Are children with down syndrome clumsy?

Most are.: Because persons with Down syndrome are genetically programed to have poor muscle tone, most of these special children are rather clumsy by design. Certainly, with focused physical therapy and individual effort this clumsiness can be improved and compensated for to some degree. These children should be watched closely during athletics & physical events, monitoring so that injury can be minimized.

Down syndrome: It is not at all uncommon to see clumsy behavior in children with down's syndrome.