Down Syndrome: Occupational Therapy Demonstration
Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition. One in every 691 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome. A common trait among those diagnosed with Down Syndrome is low muscle tone. An area of focus in occupational therapy is the child s ability to master skills for independence. These can include:self care skills (feeding, dressing, grooming, fine and gross motor skills; skills related to school performance (eg: printing, cutting, play and leisure skills
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