Children with Down syndrome typically experience which of the following impairments?

Children with Down syndrome often exhibit a range of physical and developmental characteristics associated with their condition. Among these, head lag when pulled to a sitting position and scapular winging are commonly observed.

Head lag refers to a delay in the ability to maintain head control, which is frequently seen in infants with Down syndrome. This occurs due to hypotonia, or decreased muscle tone, which is a hallmark of the condition. Hypotonia can result in challenges with posture and motor control, affecting the ability of the child to hold their head up when being pulled from a lying position to sitting.

Scapular winging occurs when the shoulder blades protrude outwards instead of lying flat against the back. In children with Down syndrome, this can be attributed to muscle weakness and impaired motor development, leading to difficulties in stabilizing the shoulder girdle.

While other options might relate to potential symptoms that some children with Down syndrome may face, the specific physical impairments linked with hypotonia and related motor control issues are more directly associated with the characteristics of the syndrome. Options like hyperactivity and aggression or visual and hearing impairments, while relevant to some children, do not encompass the distinctive physical challenges that are commonly recognized in those with Down syndrome as much as head lag