Do people with Down syndrome have behavioral issues?

Do people with Down syndrome have behavioral issues?

Children with Down syndrome have many positive behavioral traits, and typical children certainly have negative behavioral issues. However, because of lack of research, behavior issues in children with Down syndrome are less understood.

How do you discipline someone with Down syndrome?

These five strategies tend to work well for individuals with Down syndrome.

1. Routine. Routine and structure are important for any child, but this is especially true for children with Down syndrome (DS).
2. Reward.
3. Choice.
4. Redirection.
5. Consistency.

What do adults with Down syndrome struggle with?

Health Issues People with Down syndrome also tend to get age-related health problems earlier than others. This includes dementia, memory loss, and problems with judgment or changes in personality that are similar to Alzheimer’s disease.

What is the average mental age of a person with Down syndrome?

The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental ability of an eight- or nine-year-old child, but this can vary widely. The parents of the affected individual are usually genetically normal.

Can a person with Down syndrome look normal?

People with Down syndrome all look the same. There are certain physical characteristics that can occur. People with Down syndrome can have all of them or none. A person with Down syndrome will always look more like his or her close family than someone else with the condition.

Can someone with Down syndrome drive?

Down Syndrome Driving Classses Many people with Down Syndrome lead independent lives, this includes being able to drive. If a person with Down syndrome can read and pass a driver’s education class and pass a road test, then they can get a driver’s license.

Why do Down syndrome babies stick their tongue out?

Some babies have decreased muscle tone. Since the tongue is a muscle, and is controlled by other muscles in the mouth, decreased muscle tone can cause the tongue to stick out more than usual. Several conditions may cause decreased muscle tone, such as Down syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, and cerebral palsy.