Internship

This project involves investigating treatment options for behavioral challenges among individuals diagnosed with Down syndrome (DS) through a comprehensive review of existing literature. Within the scope of my internship, we concentrate on the examination of disruptive aggressive behaviors as part of the Down Syndrome Rapid Review. Utilizing the COVIDANCE platform, we systematically screen  articles, conduct thorough full-text assessments, and extract  information for analysis. 

The selected articles have various screening processes, and data extraction has been carried out. These data are being analyzed to address key research inquiries, review references, and assess the implications drawn from the findings. Notably, the extracted articles predominantly comprise case studies detailing interventions tailored to address specific behavioral issues, including aggression, noncompliance, tantrums, and property destruction among individuals with DS. The selection of this topic stems from the limited availability of literature addressing behavioral interventions in the DS population, highlighting the significance of sourcing and analyzing pertinent data to inform a comprehensive scoping review.