Does Down syndrome affect mood?

As adults with Down syndrome grow older, there is increased risk of experiencing certain common mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and behavioral disturbances. A sudden or abrupt change in mood or behavior patterns warrants further investigation.

Do people with Down syndrome have anxiety?

Anxiety is the most prominent issue among children and adults with Down syndrome. It manifests as an increased level of both baseline and situational anxiety, with clear-cut stressors for each.

Do people with Down syndrome understand social cues?

Most researchers and observers agree that social understanding is usually a real strength for children and teenagers with Down syndrome. From the first months of life, they are smiling and enjoying interaction with everyone around them and they tend to be good at understanding emotional cues and social behaviours.

Is it true that people with Down syndrome are always happy?

Actually, I don’t know of any human being that goes through life being “always happy.” Yes, some people have a more positive outlook in life, and perhaps some people with Down syndrome fall under that category: being friendly, offering a smile, being upbeat around other people, having a good time and enjoying life.

Why are there so many misconceptions about Down syndrome?

There are many misconceptions about people with Down syndrome. These misconceptions are largely a result of two contributing factors: (1) the syndrome itself has changed so fundamentally (for the better) with the dismantling of the inhumane institutions where people with Down syndrome were previously forced to live, and.

What is the life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome?

Reality: The average life expectancy for a person with Down syndrome is nearly 60 years old. Some people with Down syndrome have lived into their 80s. It is true that people with Down syndrome on average don’t live as long as their typical counterparts.

Can people with Down syndrome be good at their jobs?

More opportunities are available for education and employment today than ever before. Anecdotally, we know that people with Down syndrome can be excellent employees and some employers have reported a higher satisfaction level among ALL workers when they have co-workers who have Down syndrome.