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Effects of Perinatal Stroke on Executive Functioning and Mathematics Performance in Children
Eliza Li1, Lisa Smithson2, Muhammad Khan1
13158University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Journal of Child Neurology
|January 5, 2022
Summary
Children with perinatal stroke show lower executive function, math, and visuospatial skills. Difficulties with inhibitory control may impact math performance in this population.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Perinatal stroke impacts children's neurodevelopment.
- Executive functioning, math, and visuospatial skills are crucial for development but underexplored in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate executive functioning, math performance, and visuospatial processing in children with perinatal stroke.
- To identify potential correlations between these skills and demographic factors.
Main Methods:
- 18 children (6-16 years) with perinatal stroke and caregivers participated.
- Standardized tests assessed executive function, visuospatial skills, IQ, and math achievement.
- Performance was compared to normative data.
Main Results:
- Children with perinatal stroke performed significantly lower on executive function, IQ, math, and visuospatial tests compared to norms.
- Poorer inhibitory control correlated with worse math performance.
- Older age at testing improved visuospatial ability; females outperformed males in inhibitory control.
Conclusions:
- Children with perinatal stroke exhibit diverse neuropsychological impairments.
- Executive function deficits, particularly in inhibition, may underlie math difficulties.
