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Chinese handwriting performance in preterm children in grade 2

Hui-Ning Shih1, Wen-Hui Tsai2,3, Shao-Hsia Chang4

  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.

Plos One
|June 20, 2018
PubMed

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Preterm boys in second grade show handwriting difficulties in speed and construction compared to full-term boys. Attention is a key factor influencing handwriting performance in preterm children, suggesting targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Preterm birth impacts first graders' handwriting speed and legibility.
  • Specific legibility challenges and long-term handwriting performance in preterm children remain unclear.
  • The influence of sex on handwriting in preterm children is not well-understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of prematurity and sex on second graders' handwriting.
  • To identify factors contributing to handwriting performance in preterm children.

Main Methods:

  • Compared handwriting of 63 preterm and 67 full-term second graders.
  • Teachers completed the Chinese Handwriting Evaluation Form.
  • Assessed cognitive, perceptual, motor, and behavioral factors in a subgroup of preterm children.

Main Results:

  • Preterm boys had significantly poorer handwriting speed than full-term boys.
  • Preterm boys showed higher difficulty in handwriting construction compared to other groups.
  • Attention was a significant predictor of accuracy and speed in preterm children's handwriting.

Conclusions:

  • Preterm boys are more susceptible to handwriting deficits in speed and construction.
  • Assessment and intervention for attention are recommended for preterm children with handwriting issues.
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