How can I help my child with Down syndrome at home?
Everyday Tips
- Give your child chores around the house.
- Have your child play with other kids who do and don’t have Down syndrome.
- Keep your expectations high as your child tries and learns new things.
- Make time to play, read, have fun, and go out together.
- Support your child in doing day-to-day tasks on their own.
What are the behavioral symptoms of Down syndrome?
Common learning and behavioral symptoms of Down syndrome include:
- Delays in speech and language development.
- Attention problems.
- Sleep difficulties.
- Stubbornness and tantrums.
- Delays in cognition.
- Delayed toilet training.
What do students with Down syndrome struggle with in the classroom?
Down Syndrome Learning Difficulties Some of the specific learning difficulties that characterize many children with Down syndrome include: Hearing and vision weakness. Fine motor skill impairment due to low muscle tone. Weak auditory memory.
Is it hard to raise a Down syndrome child?
It’s common for parents of babies with Down syndrome to experience shock, sadness and fear over the unknowns of raising a child who has intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serious health problems can add to the panic; about half of all children born with Down syndrome have heart defects.
What is the average mental age of a person with Down syndrome?
Those with Down syndrome nearly always have physical and intellectual disabilities. As adults, their mental abilities are typically similar to those of an 8- or 9-year-old. They also typically have poor immune function and generally reach developmental milestones at a later age.
Do kids with Down syndrome have behavioral issues?
While the number of compulsive behaviors in children with Down syndrome is no different than those in typical children at the same mental age, the frequency and intensity of the behavior is often greater. Increased levels of restlessness and worry may lead the child or adult to behave in a very rigid manner.