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ArticleJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2025

Acceptability of a Novel Parent-Mediated Executive Function Intervention for Young Children With Down Syndrome in Italy.

Sara Colaianni, Madison M Walsh, Sara Onnivello, Miranda E Pinks, Chiara Marcolin, Kaylyn Van Deusen, Elisa Rossi, Nathaniel R Riggs, Francesca Pulina, Lisa Daunhauer and 2 more

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Article in Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. A Review of Clinical Trials in Down Syndrome.International review of research in developmental disabilities · 2025
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12 authors.

Sara ColaianniDepartment of Developmental and Socialization Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Madison M WalshDepartment of Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Sara OnnivelloDepartment of Developmental and Socialization Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Miranda E PinksDepartment of Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Chiara MarcolinDepartment of Developmental and Socialization Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Kaylyn Van DeusenDepartment of Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2166-6166
Elisa RossiDepartment of Developmental and Socialization Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6435-4515
Nathaniel R RiggsDepartment of Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Francesca PulinaDepartment of Developmental and Socialization Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Lisa DaunhauerDepartment of Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Deborah J FidlerDepartment of Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Silvia LanfranchiDepartment of Developmental and Socialization Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.

Funding

Executive Function Outcome Measures for Young Children with Down SyndromeR01HD099150 · NICHD · COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · PI DEBORAH J FIDLER · 2019 to 2026
$4.7M
Executive Function Intervention for Young Children with Down SyndromeR61HD115161 · NICHD · COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · PI FIDLER, DEBORAH J · 2024 to 2025
$1.4M
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 1R61HD115161-01Fondation Jérôme Lejeune 2061NICHD NIH HHS R01 HD099150NICHD NIH HHS R61 HD115161
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeople with Down syndrome (DS) are predisposed to challenges with executive functions (EF), which are crucial for adaptive outcomes and academic success. Early interventions targeting EF are therefore critical. The present study analysed Italian data on the acceptability, enjoyability and household implementation of EXPO (EXecutive function Play Opportunities), a novel caregiver-mediated intervention designed to strengthen EF skills in young children with DS.

methodsNineteen families of children aged 42-93 months participated. Caregivers completed questions via a smartphone app and provided feedback through Mid-Point and Exit questionnaires.

resultsImplementation and enjoyment remained consistent throughout the intervention. Caregivers reported positive effects of EXPO on children's everyday life skills and found the coaching sessions beneficial for successful program implementation.

conclusionThe EXPO intervention is acceptable and enjoyable for both caregivers and children, with caregivers reporting perceived improvements in children's everyday life skills after participating in the program.

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CaregiversDown SyndromeExecutive FunctionParentsPatient Acceptance of Health CareAdultChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansItalyMaleDown syndrome (DS)executive function (EF)executive function interventionintellectual disability (ID)intervention acceptability

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PMID40108853
PMCPMC11923395

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