Relations between communication and motor skills in young children with Down syndrome: a brief report

Findings indicate a dynamic, bidirectional relationship between early motor coordination and communication skill acquisition in young children with DS, mirroring patterns observed in TD peers. Population-level evidence underscores the need for early interventions targeting both domains concurrently. Future prospective studies using standardized developmental assessments are warranted to clarify temporal relationships and inform early intervention strategies.

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Developmental Neurorehabilitation
Published
2025-11-23
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https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2025.2591438
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Children's Physical and Motor Development
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Relations between communication and motor skills in young children with Down syndrome: a brief report

Megan Flores, Sandra B. Vanegas
Developmental Neurorehabilitation
Children's Physical and Motor Development
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Relations between communication and motor skills in young children with Down syndrome: a brief report

Megan Flores, Sandra B. Vanegas
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Abstract

Findings indicate a dynamic, bidirectional relationship between early motor coordination and communication skill acquisition in young children with DS, mirroring patterns observed in TD peers. Population-level evidence underscores the need for early interventions targeting both domains concurrently. Future prospective studies using standardized developmental assessments are warranted to clarify temporal relationships and inform early intervention strategies.

Developmental Neurorehabilitation
Baylor University (US), The University of Texas at Austin (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 61%
Children's Physical and Motor Development
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