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Why do downs syndrome kids have trouble eating?
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Eating: Size of mouth and oral cavity usually crowded by size of the toungue.. Have your child seen by your pediatrician for appropriate physical examination and reccs and referrals.
Answered 10/4/2013
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Because : Of their hypotonia and sensory issues.
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