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This study aims to assess functional, cognitive, physical, and nutritional outcomes in adults with intellectual disabilities, comparing those with and without Down syndrome.

July 30, 2026Journal of Intellectual Disability Research

Ageing in Adults With Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities in Brazil: A Biopsychosocial Comparison of Individuals With and Without Down Syndrome

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LCLeila Regina de CastroAssociação Brasileira de Estatística RERita de Cássia ErnandesUniversidade São Judas Tadeu ÉSÉrika Christina Gouveia e SilvaUniversidade de São Paulo

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Cross-sectional study compares cognitive and physical outcomes in adults with and without Down syndrome, suggesting increased vulnerability in the Down syndrome group.

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This study aims to assess functional, cognitive, physical, and nutritional outcomes in adults with intellectual disabilities, comparing those with and without Down syndrome.
Cross-sectional observational study in São Paulo, Brazil, including 52 adults with intellectual disabilities (24 with Down syndrome, 28 without)
Evaluated cognitive function, physical performance, and nutritional status using various assessments like FIM, CAMCOG-DS, and MNA
Data collected through self-reports and caregiver proxies based on communication abilities.
ID-DS group showed poorer learning (β = -2.56, p = 0.049) and remote memory (β = -1.18, p = 0.011) compared to ID-nonDS
Trends indicated lower handgrip strength (β = -4.68, p = 0.051) and more falls (β = -0.39, p = 0.050) in the ID-DS group
Sex and degree of disability influenced several outcomes, while age did not have a significant effect.

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Castro et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6af52c60e2b924d3ea0ebc https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.70151

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Cross-sectional study compares cognitive and physical outcomes in adults with and without Down syndrome, suggesting increased vulnerability in the Down syndrome group.

Ageing in Adults With Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities in Brazil: A Biopsychosocial Comparison of Individuals With and Without Down Syndrome

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Ageing in Adults With Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities in Brazil: A Biopsychosocial Comparison of Individuals With and Without Down Syndrome

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