Comparative Analysis of Early Caregiver–Child Interaction Patterns in Infants and Toddlers: Evaluating Down Syndrome vs. Typical Development

This study suggests different qualities in early interactions when a child with Down syndrome is involved. These interactions are characterised by lower sensitivity and greater directiveness, possibly in response to the lower attention towards the caregiver observed in these children. This results in less mutual interaction. The findings' alignment with previous research and implications for clinical work are discussed. Given the observed effect of the child's gender, future research should further explore this aspect.