07/02/2026
Proprioception is the part of the sensory system that helps us know where our bodies are in space. Proprioceptive sensors work differently in people with Down syndrome which can impact:
➡ Motor coordination (they may appear "clumsy")
➡ Motor planning (they may have difficulty carrying out a movement even though they know how to do it)
➡ Movement grading (using too much or too little force when doing a movement)
Providing input to the muscles and joints or proprioceptive input can improve proprioception. Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, occupational therapist at the Adult Down Syndrome Center, provides more information on proprioception in people with Down syndrome in the article linked below.
🔗 https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/resources/proprioceptive-input/
