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Evaluating the visual-perceptual skills of children with cerebral palsy
C Menken1, S A Cermak, A Fisher
1Courage Center, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Insights
Children with cerebral palsy often have visual-perceptual deficits. The Test of Visual-Perceptual Skills (TVPS) confirmed lower scores in these children compared to typically developing peers.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
Background:
- Cerebral palsy can impact various developmental areas, including visual perception.
- Assessing visual-perceptual skills is crucial for targeted interventions in children with cerebral palsy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate visual-perceptual skills in children with cerebral palsy using a motor-free assessment.
- To determine if the Test of Visual-Perceptual Skills (TVPS) can identify visual perception problems in this population.
Main Methods:
- The Test of Visual-Perceptual Skills (TVPS) was administered to 24 children with cerebral palsy and 24 typically developing children.
- Participants were matched for normal intelligence.
Main Results:
- Children with cerebral palsy achieved significantly lower mean perceptual quotients compared to the control group.
- The findings indicate a measurable deficit in visual perception for children with cerebral palsy.
Conclusions:
- The Test of Visual-Perceptual Skills (TVPS) is a valuable tool for occupational therapists.
- It effectively evaluates visual perception in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy, aiding in intervention planning.
Abstract:
The Test of Visual-Perceptual Skills (TVPS) was used to determine if children with cerebral palsy demonstrated problems in visual perception on a motor-free visual perception test. Twenty-four children with cerebral palsy and 24 normal children, all of normal intelligence, were given the TVPS. Results showed that children with cerebral palsy attained significantly lower mean perceptual quotients than did the normal children. The TVPS appears to be a useful tool for the occupational therapist in evaluating visual perception in children with cerebral palsy.