Date of Award
1-1-2012
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
College/School/Department
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Program
School Psychology
Content Description
1 online resource (xi, 126 pages)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Stacy A Williams
Committee Members
Deborah K Kundert, Deborah C May
Keywords
Down syndrome, Positive psychology, Strength-based assessment, Children with mental disabilities, Teenagers with mental disabilities
Subject Categories
Education | Psychology
Abstract
Down syndrome (DS), one of the most common congenital disorders, influences physical appearance and is generally associated with pervasive delays (Unruh, 1994). Individuals with DS may experience some degree of social incompetency, emotional difficulty, and behavioral problems, and research suggests that these tend to follow age-related trends (Feeley & Jones, 2006; Williams, Wishart, Pitcairn, & Willis, 2005). Such behaviors influence family functioning, educational placements, mental health, and opportunities for social growth (Buckley, Bird, Sacks, & Archer, 2006; Hodapp, Ricci, Ly, & Fidler, 2003).
Recommended Citation
Keenan, Nicole, "Parent-rated strengths of children and adolescents with down syndrome" (2012). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 659.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/659