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[Experience with the dyspraxia test (according to Lesny)]
Psychiatrie, Neurologie, Und Medizinische Psychologie
|January 1, 1980
Summary
Children with dyspraxia often exhibit higher risks during pregnancy and birth. These developmental challenges correlate with increased symptoms and lower performance metrics compared to peers.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Child Psychology
Context:
- Study involved 279 six-year-old children from infant classes.
- Included both at-risk and control groups for comparison.
- Utilized the LESNY dyspraxia test for assessment.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of dyspraxia in young children.
- To identify correlations between dyspraxia and various risk factors.
- To understand the impact of dyspraxia on cognitive and behavioral parameters.
Summary:
- Children failing the dyspraxia test showed higher pregnancy/birth risks.
- These children also presented more cerebral-psychic axis syndrome symptoms.
- Performance, concentration, and behavior were significantly lower than controls.
Impact:
- Mild dyspraxia is linked to functional weakness from brain injury.
- It has a general development-inhibiting effect on children.
- Highlights the importance of early identification and intervention for developmental disorders.