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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
Summary
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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