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Academic outcome in pediatric ischemic stroke.

Claire M Champigny¹, Angela Deotto¹, Robyn Westmacott²

¹Department of Psychology, York University , Toronto, Canada.

Child Neuropsychology : a Journal on Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence

|January 10, 2020

Summary

Pediatric stroke survivors often experience cognitive deficits impacting academic skills like reading and math. These children frequently require additional school support and are more likely to receive learning disability diagnoses.

Keywords:

Pediatric academic ischemic neuropsychology stroke

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Neurology
Neuropsychology
Developmental Psychology

Background:

Pediatric ischemic stroke is a significant cause of acquired brain injury in children.
Stroke survivors face cognitive challenges, particularly in verbal reasoning and processing speed, leading to academic difficulties.
The impact of pediatric stroke on school functioning remains understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the academic outcomes of children who have experienced ischemic stroke.
To understand the specific cognitive and academic deficits in this population.
To identify school support needs and learning disability prevalence.

Main Methods:

Recruitment from a specialized pediatric stroke program.
Administration of standardized neuropsychological tests.
Collection of parent-rated measures and academic report card data.

Main Results:

Pediatric stroke survivors showed deficits in processing speed, verbal reasoning, and core academic skills (reading, writing, math).
Combined cortical-subcortical lesions were associated with lower nonverbal reasoning scores.
Stroke survivors were more likely to need extra school help, accommodations, and have learning disability diagnoses.

Conclusions:

Pediatric stroke significantly impacts academic performance and necessitates tailored educational support.
Lesion location did not consistently predict cognitive or academic outcomes.
The study provides a nuanced understanding of the long-term academic consequences of pediatric stroke.