Is growth of the cerebellum affected by premature birth?
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This study describes cerebellar growth in preterm infants from 28-40 weeks postconceptional age.
Stroke patterns in neonatal group B streptococcal (GBS) meningitis
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Meningitis is a disease caused by either bacteria or viruses that causes inflammation of thin tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. In this study, researchers hope that prevention strategies can be designed to lessen the damage caused by GBS meningitis.
Is the neurobehavioral assessment of preterm infants a valid measure of neurobehavioral status?
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The main aim of this study was to find out if the clinical measure called the Neurobehavioral
Assessment of Preterm Infants is measuring the attributes of preterm infants that it claims to be
measuring (i.e. neurobehavioral status).
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What is the relationship between general brain injuries and the cerebellum in premature infants?
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The objective of this study was to determine whether general brain injury is associated with less growth of the cerebellum.
Are children who were born premature at risk for poor handwriting performance when compared to peers?
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Children born premature are at risk for developmental delays and academic difficulties at school age. This study found that children born premature had significantly lower legibility and slower speed scores on most handwriting tasks when compared to peers.
Which assessments, interventions, and best practices are actually used by occupational therapists and physical therapists in the management with Cerebral Palsy (CP)?
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This study describes occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) practices for young children with CP in Quebec, Canada. This is an important issue as cerebral palsy (CP) constitutes a substantial portion of pediatric rehabilitation.
What factors influence the quality of life of school age children with Cerebral Palsy?
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This study described the quality of life of school-age children (6-12 years of age) with cerebral palsy. Parents responded for the children, providing their perspectives on how they believe their children perceives their quality of life.
Do children enrolled in treatment for stuttering using the Lidcombe Program achieve increased fluency by decreasing the complexity of their utterances?
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The Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering Intervention enjoys widespread use as a clinical treatment
for stuttering in children. This program uses an operant method, whereby parents are trained
to systematically praise their children for fluent speech.
Are children with developmental language impairment at increased risk for motor delays?
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The main aim of this study was to determine if children with a language delay are likely to also have a motor delay when they are school age. This study suggests that motor difficulties are common in children who initially present clinically with only a delay in language skill development.
Are infants with flat heads (Plagiocephaly) more likely to have early motor delays?
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Positional plagiocephaly is an asymmetric flattening of the back of the skull, which may relate to prolonged positioning on the back. It is believed that infants with plagiocephaly may have less exposure on their tummy when awake, and therefore fewer opportunities to practice extensor movements against gravity such as lifting the head and trunk. This may influence early gross motor milestone development.
What are the factors influencing participation in leisure activities in school-aged children with cerebral palsy?
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This study examined the level of involvement in leisure activities for children 6-12 years of age with cerebral palsy (CP). The Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment was the evaluation tool used, and was carried out in children who were able to actively participate in completing this measure. Results showed that children with CP are actively involved in a wide range of leisure activities, although they were less likely to participate in social and active-physical activities, when compared to typically developing peers.