Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP
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J Dev Behav Pediatr · Oct 2018
Case ReportsA Young Man with Trisomy 21 and Sudden Behavioral Changes.
Grant is a 13-year-old boy with trisomy 21 who presents with his mother for concerns regarding the emergence of several new disruptive behaviors. While he is verbal, he also communicates through an augmentative communication device. He currently attends a residential school. ⋯ After these interventions, Grant's behavioral and emotional functioning improved and remained stable until this current episode. Grant's mother is concerned about what may be causing these emerging behaviors and wondering if any of the recent educational and medical stressors could be contributing. What do you do next?