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Spatial and motor neglect in children.

A Laurent-Vannier1, P Pradat-Diehl, M Chevignard

  • 1Service de rééducation des pathologies neurologiques acquises de l'enfant, Hôpital National de Saint Maurice, France. a.laurentvannier@hopital-saint-maurice.fr

Neurology
|January 29, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Unilateral spatial neglect is present in very young children with acquired brain lesions. This condition, affecting spatial and motor skills, can manifest even in toddlers, with right-sided neglect potentially linked to brain development.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Developmental Neuroscience

Background:

  • Acquired brain lesions in children can lead to various neurological deficits.
  • Unilateral spatial neglect (USN) is a well-documented condition in adults but its presence in young children is less understood.

Observation:

  • A retrospective study analyzed 12 children (7 months–14 years) with acquired brain lesions.
  • Neglect was assessed through behavioral observation and age-appropriate tasks, including a "Teddy Bear" cancellation task.
  • All participants demonstrated spatial and motor neglect in daily activities.

Findings:

  • Children over 2 years old showed lateralized omissions in tasks, indicating USN.
  • Left-sided neglect was observed in 9 children, while 3 very young children (under 4) exhibited right-sided neglect.

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  • Lesion locations varied, including single or multiple lobes, and subcortical areas.

    • Implications:

    • Unilateral spatial and motor neglect can occur in very young children.
    • The presence of right spatial neglect in very young children may correlate with developing hemispheric specialization.
    • Findings highlight the importance of assessing USN in pediatric brain injury rehabilitation.