Investigating The Social And Psychological Factors Affecting Behavior Disorders Of Down Syndrome: From The Point Of View Of The Parents

Abstract

The study aimed to examine how social and psychological factors affect behavioral disorders in children with Down syndrome. A survey instrument based on questions was used to collect data from 60 parents of children with Down syndrome. The results showed that involving the Down Syndrome child in family sessions and conversations, excessive thanks to a the Down Syndrome child, interacting with the Down Syndrome child in social occasions, and communicating with the Down Syndrome child with others will decrease his/her behavioral disorders. Living with domestic violence by a Down Syndrome child will increase his/her behavioral disorders. The results show also that giving compassion to your Down Syndrome child, the emotional support to your Down Syndrome child, enhancing self-esteem of the Down Syndrome child, and giving Down Syndrome children simple homework to rely on themselves and give them confidence will reduce his/her behavioral disorders. However, emotional abuse of the Down Syndrome child, and physical and verbal bullying of the Down Syndrome child will increase his/her behavioral disorders. The study recommended that parents should involve their children who have Down syndrome in family gatherings and community activities, thank them for any small acts of kindness, and show them affectionate support, and finally, parents should ensure that their children who have Down syndrome receive appropriate education.