Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 14, 2026
Quantitative Assessment of Cortical Auditory-tactile Processing in Children with Disabilities
Published on: January 29, 2014
Perceptuo-motor dysfunction in the child with hemiplegia
Insights
This study examined perceptuo-motor dysfunction in children with hemiplegia. Left-sided hemiplegia was linked to inattention, while familial sinistrality correlated with speech delays.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Hemiplegia in children presents with diverse neurological challenges.
- Understanding perceptuo-motor dysfunction is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the extent of perceptuo-motor dysfunction in children with hemiplegia.
- To investigate the relationship between hemiplegia side, familial sinistrality, and specific deficits.
Main Methods:
- Standard neurological examinations and specialized sub-tests were employed.
- Auditory language, praxis, visuo-spatial skills, body schema, tactile defensiveness, and inattention were assessed.
Main Results:
- No specific dysfunction was linked to hemiplegia side, except inattention in left-sided hemiplegia.
- Familial sinistrality was associated with increased auditory language and speech delay issues.
Conclusions:
- Cerebral organization and plasticity may influence the manifestation of deficits.
- Findings highlight the need for individualized assessment and support for children with hemiplegia.
Abstract:
Eighteen children with hemiplegia were examined by means of standard neurological and other, specialized, sub-tests to define the extent of their perceptuo-motor dysfunction. Particular attention was paid to auditory language function, praxis, visuo-spatial skills, body schema, tactile defensiveness and inattention. The side of the hemiplegia was not found to predispose to any specific dysfunction, with the exception of inattention which was seen only in those with left-sided hemiplegia. Children with a history of familial sinistrality had a higher incidence of speech problems, particularly in the area of auditory language and speech delay. The results are discussed in the light of therories of plasticity and cerebral organization.
More Related Videos
11:31Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy of the Sensory and Motor Brain Regions with Simultaneous Kinematic and EMG Monitoring During Motor Tasks
Published on: December 5, 2014
08:26Event-related Potentials During Target-response Tasks to Study Cognitive Processes of Upper Limb Use in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Published on: January 11, 2016
