05/06/2026
This integrative review proposes the FADS protocol, a standardized biopsychosocial assessment tool for children and adolescents with Down syndrome aged 6 to 17 years, grounded in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The protocol integrates multiple validated instruments — adapted for Brazilian Portuguese — to assess all ICF components, including activities, participation, environmental and personal factors, and body structure and function, and is structured across three stages combining remote and in-person modalities to optimize both clinical and research settings. The FADS protocol represents an important step toward more holistic, individualized, and equitable care for children with Down syndrome, with the potential to guide targeted interventions and inform inclusive public policies in Brazil and beyond.
🌟 CanChild Co-Authors: Beatriz Helena Brugnaro Marques and Olaf Kraus de Camargo
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