Arthur is a 4-year-old with Down syndrome who is beginning to work on bilateral midline hand skills.His low muscle tone causes him to fatigue quickly when working against gravity.What is a good positioning choice to help Arthur's fine motor play?

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One of the first principles of positioning is to assure that children have the capacity to align head, trunk, and pelvis with extremities approaching midline.The ability to maintain proper body alignment is important for developing postural stability and allows children to participate in daily occupations.Symmetrical positioning, with head, neck, trunk, and pelvis aligned, allows children to move their arms and legs efficiently, bring the hands to midline to play with objects, couple the visual system with hand use, and engage the upper and lower body together.

Arthur Is a 4-Year-Old with Down Syndrome Who Is Beginning