Mae, who has a mild intellectual disability, can do most of the things that other children can, only slower.She has almond-shaped eyes, a slightly protruding tongue, a stocky build, and stubby hands with deeply creased palms.Mae most likely has which condition?
A) cretinism
B) phenylketonuria (PKU)
C) Down syndrome
D) Fragile-X syndrome

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Mae's physical characteristics are consistent with those commonly associated with Down syndrome, including almond-shaped eyes, a slightly protruding tongue, a stocky build, and stubby hands with deeply creased palms. Additionally, individuals with Down syndrome typically have mild to moderate intellectual disability, which is consistent with Mae's abilities.

Mae, Who Has a Mild Intellectual Disability, Can Do Most