<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze manipulative motor skills in students with Down Syndrome at SLBN-A Citereup, Cimahi City, and to examine the influence of room conditions on their motor performance. This study employs a descriptive approach involving 20 students selected based on the consent and willingness of their accompanying teachers. The instruments used include the manipulative movement subtests from the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2) and a room condition observation sheet. Validity was tested using Pearson Product Moment correlation, while reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha. Statistical assumptions were tested through normality and homogeneity tests, followed by Spearman’s correlation and One-Way ANOVA to test the influence between variables. The results showed that the instrument had high validity and reliability (α = 0.910), with the best performance on the throwing and catching items, and the highest difficulty on the dribbling and hitting items. Despite variations in room conditions, the correlation and ANOVA results indicated that room conditions did not significantly affect students' manipulative motor skills (p > 0.05). The discussion indicates that internal factors such as age and motor experience play a more significant role in achieving motor skills than environmental conditions. This study recommends the use of more diverse experimental designs and more detailed sample classifications in future research to expand understanding of the factors influencing motor skills in children with special needs]]>
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