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Praxis on verbal command and imitation.

S A Cermak1, M L Morris, J Koomar

  • 1Sargent College, Boston University, Massachusetts 02215.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|July 1, 1990
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Four-year-olds performed worse on verbal command tasks than imitation tasks, while six-year-olds showed no difference. This highlights developmental differences in praxis skills for young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric occupational therapy
  • Child development research
  • Neuroscience of motor control

Background:

  • Praxis skills are crucial for daily activities.
  • The Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) assess praxis abilities.
  • Understanding developmental trajectories in praxis is essential for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the performance of 4- and 6-year-old children on the Praxis on Verbal Command subtest.
  • To investigate the effect of administration method (verbal command vs. imitation) on praxis performance.
  • To examine age and sex differences in praxis skills.

Main Methods:

  • Administered the Praxis on Verbal Command subtest of the SIPT to 4- and 6-year-olds.
  • Tested two conditions: standardized verbal command and imitation.

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  • Utilized analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Scheffé multiple comparisons for statistical analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Age and administration condition significantly impacted praxis scores.
    • A significant Age x Condition interaction was observed.
    • Four-year-olds scored lower on verbal command than imitation; 6-year-olds did not show this difference.

    Conclusions:

    • Four-year-olds demonstrate a greater reliance on imitation than verbal command for praxis tasks compared to 6-year-olds.
    • Developmental maturation influences the ability to process and execute motor tasks based on verbal instruction.
    • Findings suggest a developmental shift in praxis processing between ages 4 and 6.