Total sample N (136)

N (%)

The perceived level of independence

Completely

4 (2.9)

Moderately

57 (41.9)

A little

53 (39.0)

Not at all

20 (14.7)

Not applicable

2 (1.5)

Does the person with DS work? Has he/she ever worked?

He/she works

7 (5.1)

He/she doesn’t work and he/she have never worked.

108 (79.4)

He/she doesn’t work, but he used to work in the past

11 (8.1)

He did volunteer work or he/she volunteer in the community

8 (5.9)

I wouldn’t know

2 (1.5)

Can the person with DS manage independently his/her savings/finances?

Completely

0 (0)

Moderately

4 (2.9)

A little

20 (14.7)

Not at all

112 (82.4)

Does the person with DS volunteer in associations or in the community?

No

95 (69.9)

Yes, habitually

23 (16.9)

Yes, occasionally

8 (5.9)

Actually no more

4 (2.9)

He’s not interested about it

4 (2.9)

I wouldn’t know

2 (1.5)

Does the person with DS go to cinemas, museums, theatres?

No

64 (47.1)

Yes, occasionally

35 (25.7)

Yes, habitually

17 (12.5)

Actually no more

8 (5.9)

He’s not interested about it

8 (5.9)

I wouldn’t know

4 (2.9)

Does the person with DS play any sports?

No

81 (59.6)

Yes, habitually

17 (12.5)

Yes, occasionally

16 (11.8)

Actually no more

13 (9.6)

He’s not interested about it

8 (5.9)

I wouldn’t know

1 (0.7)

How does the person with DS relate to religion and spirituality?

No

73 (53.7)

Yes, occasionally

23 (16.9)

Yes, habitually

19 (14.0)