You are assessing a 12-year-old boy who was injured while running. The patient's mother tells you that her son has Down syndrome. Based on your training, which of the following statements concerning a Down syndrome athlete is true?
a. They often complain of pain or injury.
b. They have physical and intellectual disabilities that vary widely from one individual to another.
c. You can predict the amount of intellectual disability from the degree of physical changes you observe.
d. You need to approach them carefully because generally they are very unpleasant to deal with.
Answer: b
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