Prevalence and Gender Differences of Emotional and Behavioral Problems among Children with Down Syndrome

Abstract

This study aimed to shed some light on the emotional and behavioral issues faced by down syndrome children and their gender differences. Based on evidence gathered from past research following two hypotheses were formed: There will be emotional and behavioral problems among children with down syndrome; there will be significant gender differences in emotional and behavioral problems faced by children with down syndrome. A total of 18 down Syndrome children were through snowball sampling on whom the strength and difficulties questionnaire were used. The findings showed no significant gender differences in emotional and behavioral problems of children with down syndrome. However, comparatively, females were shown to have slightly elevated levels of conduct issues.