Do children with Down syndrome talk to themselves?

Parents of children and adults with Down syndrome have observed many of them engage in self-talk or private speech. They may use self-talk to work out situations, express inner feelings, and entertain themselves. Some reports have stressed that this behavior is not a delusion or hallucination.

Do kids with Down syndrome have behavioral issues?

Children with Down syndrome have many positive behavioral traits, and typical children certainly have negative behavioral issues. However, because of lack of research, behavior issues in children with Down syndrome are less understood.