CAMDEX-DS-II: The Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with Down Syndrome and Others with Intellectual Disabilities. (Version II) Assessment of participant (CAMCOG-DS-II)

The CAMDEX-DS-II is a standardized, structured assessment schedule designed to facilitate the diagnosis of dementia in individuals with Down’s syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. It specifically addresses the challenge of distinguishing dementia-related decline from pre-existing impairments by emphasizing changes from an individual’s best level of functioning.

This updated version includes:

• A structured informant interview for systematic collection of informati…