Understanding the Groove in People with Down Syndrome

What is the 'groove' in people with Down syndrome?

• A musical talent

• A type of dance

• A dietary preference

• A preference for sameness, repetition, or routine

Which of the following is NOT a possible advantage of having a groove?

• Provides order and structure in daily life

• Helps manage stress

• Increases independence

• Makes it difficult to transition between tasks

What can cause a person's groove to become 'stuck'?

• Exercising regularly

• Physical pain or ailment

• Eating a balanced diet

• Winning a lottery

How can flexibility help with grooves?

• By eliminating grooves entirely

• By preventing grooves from becoming stuck

• By making grooves more complex

• By making grooves more rigid

Which strategy is NOT mentioned for addressing problematic grooves?

• Teaching others about the groove

• Using visual supports

• Setting time limits

• Ignoring the groove

What is an example of a groove in a person with Down syndrome?

• Traveling to new places frequently

• Listening to different music every day

• Completing a task in the same way each time

• Trying new foods regularly

What might a change in a person's groove indicate?

• A sign of improvement

• A sign of boredom

• A sign that something else is going on in their life

• A sign of increased intelligence

What is a possible disadvantage of the groove?

• Helps with completing tasks successfully

• Makes it difficult to deal with changes

• Increases independence

• Provides order and structure

Which of the following is a strategy to teach flexibility?

• Ignore the person's preferences

• Avoid any changes to the groove

• Point out examples of being flexible

• Always follow the same routine

What is the purpose of using a 'first then' board?

• To introduce new tasks without warning

• To eliminate the groove

• To help transition between activities

• To increase the complexity of tasks