Behaviour Challenges in CdLS
There are various behaviours that may be present with an individual with CdLS. The following resources can be helpful in understanding the responsive behaviours commonly seen in CdLS.
Publications
The behavioural and wellbeing of children and adults with severe intellectual disability and complex needs: The Be-Well checklist for carers and professionals. Journal of Paediatric and Child Health - Oct. 2020. Chris Oliver, Hayley Crawford, Dawn Adams,
Sensory processing in CdLS. A useful presentation providing information on Sensory Processing by Christine Ackermann, MEd,OTR/L and Amy Metrena, MSPT. US CdLS Foundation Professional Development Committee.
Similarities and Differences in CdLS & Autism
ToolKits
A Guide for Parents and Carers (2003)
Video Series
Wellbeing of people with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (2020)
Presented by the US CdLS Foundation Virtual Conference- June 2020
Presenter: Dr. Chris Oliver. Describes the presentation of intolerance to future uncertainty, anxiety, compromised shifting and the development of phobias in individuals with CdLS.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Behaviour Management in CdLS (2019) Dr. Siddharth Srivastava, M.D. Individuals with CdLS can be affected by a number of developmental disorders, including intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, language disorder, ADHD, aggression, repetitive self-injurious behaviours, anxiety, and depression. This webinar will discuss each of these domains as it relates to CdLS, as well as strategies for pharmacological intervention.
How to Address Challenging Behaviour (2019) Julie O'Connor covers covering self-injury, impulse control, destruction of property, appropriate consequences & treatment options.
Anxiety and Aggression in CdLS