How smart are Down Syndrome Babies?

Down Syndrome children have less-than-average intellectual functioning; some are more impaired than others. With early intervention and special education many of these children are able to join mainstream classes in school. Language lags are the most noticeable of the impairments. Because they do not go through motor milestones as quickly, it's like watching the remarkable unfolding of development in slow motion. Because parents cannot take milestones for granted, infant development takes on an added element of anticipation and excitement.What they may lack academically, these babies make up socially. Like all children, Down Syndrome babies have good and bad days. But,