Development of adaptive behavior in adolescents and young adults with autism and Down syndrome

Loveland, K.A.; Kelley, M.L.

American Journal of Mental Retardation Ajmr 93(1): 84-92

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0895-8017
PMID: 2970861
Document Number: 320024
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales were used to assess adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome or autism. Matched for verbal mental age (MA), the groups did not differ in adaptive behavior; however, older individuals with Down syndrome had more skills than did younger ones in all areas measured. Skills did not change for the autistic group. For persons with Down syndrome, adaptive skills kept place with verbal and nonverbal MA, whereas those with autism were delayed in communication and socialization relative to their nonverbal MA.

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