Down Syndrome Gross Motor DevelopmentThis section about Down Syndrome gross motor development is designed to get you started in understanding how a baby with Down Syndrome develops (keeping in mind that each baby is different) and how you can help. As with "typical" children, in Down Syndrome gross motor development follows a pattern. Generally large muscles develop before smaller ones. Thus, gross motor development is the foundation for developing skills in other areas. Development also generally moves from top to bottom. The first thing a baby usually learns is to control his head. This is one reason why it is important the baby has supervised tummy time every day. Tummy time also helps strengthen back muscles for future sitting, crawling, and walking. Home
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