down syndrome intervention

Question 1

general characteristics of DS (4)

Answer 1

hypotonia
ligamentous laxity
decreased strength
short arms and legs

Question 2

3 main transitions to address with all infants with DS

Answer 2

squat <> stand
wt shift in prone with elongation of wt bearing side
prone to sit

Question 3

2 main muscle groups to address with infants dx w/ down syndrome

Answer 3

hip abductors

trunk, abdominals

Question 4

once a child with DS can sit independently, before they can sit<>stand, start treadmill training for 8 minutes/day for 5 days/wk
T or F

Answer 4

True

Question 5

ALWAYS start working on motor milestones well ahead of typical emergence because DS will cause delays.
T or F

Answer 5

True