Análise do instrumento de avaliação aplicado em crianças com Síndrome de Down em uma instituição filantrópica no município de Resende

Abstract

Down Syndrome (DS) consists of a numerical chromosomal mutation where a genetic modification occurs in which there is the presence of an extra chromosome inside the body's cells. A person with typical development has 23 pairs of chromosomes in each cell, totaling 46. A person with DS has 47 chromosomes, with an extra chromosome linked to pair 21 (MOREIRA et al, 2000). This research aims to present and raise awareness about the importance of applying appropriate psychomotor assessment instruments in institutions that care for children with Down syndrome. Thus, the research investigated the current assessment instrument applied by a philanthropic institution in the city of Resende and compared it with that indicated by previous studies, confirming its effectiveness in this evaluation process with children with DS.