Baby steps to bigger brains: movement may boost learning in down syndrome
NCT ID NCT05144373
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how early motor experiences—like reaching, grasping, and moving—affect thinking, language, and gesture development in infants with Down syndrome. Researchers observed 51 infants aged 7 to 36 months to see if better motor skills lead to stronger cognitive and language growth. The goal was to understand these connections, not to test a treatment.
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Biomechanics lab
Atlanta, Georgia, 30302, United States
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