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Age Appropriate Misbehavior - Toddlers Throw Things
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art183814.asp
Babies and toddlers with Down syndrome often engage in age-appropriate misbehavior as they pass through developmental milestones as early as their mainstream peers. Throwing food, plates and cups at meal time during the 'hold and release, cause and effect' stage can be delightful for the child.
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