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Visual Motor Integration in Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Robert F Newby1, Amanda Epping1, Jennifer A Geiger2
1Medical College of Wisconsin/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
|July 26, 2018
Summary
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) have normal fine motor skills but impaired visual motor integration (VMI). This impacts early academic activities, highlighting the need for targeted support.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) often exhibit cognitive and academic challenges.
- Visual motor integration (VMI) is crucial for academic success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare VMI skills in children with SCD versus healthy siblings.
- To investigate the impact of SCD on fine motor functioning.
Main Methods:
- 105 participants (67 with SCD, 38 controls) were assessed.
- Grooved Pegboard Test for manual dexterity.
- Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of VMI for graphomotor skills.
Main Results:
- Children with SCD showed average manual dexterity and speed.
- Graphomotor skills (VMI) were significantly impaired in children with SCD (P=0.04).
- No significant difference in manual dexterity and speed between SCD patients and controls (P=0.617).
Conclusions:
- Children with SCD possess average basic fine motor skills but impaired VMI.
- Impaired VMI in SCD may affect early academic performance.
- Further research into VMI deficits in SCD is warranted.
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