Children with Down syndrome have below average intelligence. Many of these children are capable of learning to the point that they can be educated in regular classrooms. Others are not as capable and require care that is more specialized. Early intervention is imperative when it comes to caring for a Down syndrome child regardless of his or her level of intelligence. It has been proven that most Down’s children do reach regular childhood milestones up to the age of approximately eight years old but early intervention and treatments is a part of that process. Parents attest to the fact that these children reach their milestones at a much slower pace than regular children who do not have Down syndrome.