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SummaryIn this paper we propose a clinical neurological classification of childhood dysgraphia (medical model). The subject is introduced by briefly considering the childhood learning disorders as a whole, and subsequently dysgraphia will be considered in particular with description and illustration of the different types. In our second paper we report a detailed neuropsychological study which we made of 66 children with dysgraphia. In view of the differing definitions used between professionals, this first paper is an attempt to define the terms used in our classification so that subsequent statistical analysis of individual factors in aetiology and neurology can be interpreted.

ISSN:0305-1862    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2214.1989.tb00606.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1989

数据来源: WILEY

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SummaryA cohort of 62 low‐risk preterm infants was identified and followed prospectively through the first 4 months of life to assess whether motor development is determined by biological maturity or the duration of the extrauterine experience. After identification, the cohort was subdivided into two groups according to gestational age at birth:<32 weeks gestation (n = 23) and ≥32 weeks gestation (n = 39). Neuromotor assessments were performed on every infant at both 4 months chronological and 4 months adjusted ages. Analyses revealed that (1) the two groups of infants differed significantly at 4 months chronological age in terms of tone, primitive reflexes and volitional movement, but not in automatic reactions, and (2) the two groups of infants differed significantly at 4 months adjusted age in terms of primitive reflexes, but not in tone, automatic reactions or volitional movement. These findings suggest that the development of volitional movement and tone appear to evolve according to biological maturity alone. In contrast, primitive reflexes and automatic reactions in the preterm infant may be influenced by both biological maturation and environmental experie

ISSN:0305-1862    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2214.1989.tb00607.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1989

数据来源: WILEY

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SummaryThe concept of living in an ordinary house in an ordinary street is becoming well accepted by those providing services to people with mental handicaps. Numerous examples have been described, but little in the way of service evaluation has been done. It is important to demonstrate that the quality of life is better in ‘smaller units’ and that institutional patterns of care are not being reproduced in the community. An observational study of small homely units for adults with mental handicaps has been carried out and has shown that the quality of life is better. This paper reports an observational study of the quality of care in a small staffed house for children with severe learning difficulties. The rate and content of naturally occurring interaction patterns were observed. The Child Management Practices Questionnaire was also administered. The results show that these children are enjoying a better standard of care than that found in hospital studies. However, some management practices were found to be institutionally orientated. For example, there was restricted access to some areas of the house, a lack of personal possessions and staff served and supervised meals rather than eating with the children. The implications of the findings are discussed in relation to recent policy trends and alternative forms of care in the commun

ISSN:0305-1862    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2214.1989.tb00608.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1989

数据来源: WILEY

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SummaryA survey of health visitor and child health clinic records revealed an association between place of residence and socioeconomic factors and early infant feeding practice. Bottle feeding was associated with poor social circumstance while breast feeding was associated with higher social classes and their socioeconomic attributes. Health visiting home support was limited in its extent and there was no statistical evidence of positive discrimination towards bottle‐ or breastfeeding families. However, breast‐feeding parents made significantly greater use of the child health clinics and so sought more health professional support in the early months of their infants’

ISSN:0305-1862    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2214.1989.tb00609.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1989

数据来源: WILEY

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SummaryThe findings of the developmental outcome of a 2‐year follow‐up study (1982–1983) on 92 2 12‐year‐old children born in North Staffordshire District are reported. They were assessed by the Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales and all came from a defined geographical area. The babies were all cared for in the Neonatal Unit at the North Staffordshire Maternity Hospital. The group comprised infants weighing less than 1500 g and those of more than 1500 g who required ventilatory support for more than 48 hours. Nine (9.8%) children had major disabilities, including two with severe hearing impairment and two with visual impairment. Disabilities were not attributable to a congenital abnormality or illness acquired after discharge from the neon

ISSN:0305-1862    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2214.1989.tb00610.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1989

数据来源: WILEY

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Paediatric Orthopedics in Clinical Practice, 2nd edn by Peter V. ScolesGraded Activities for Children with Motor Difficulties by James P. Russell.Cerebral Palsy: Problems and Practice by Griffiths&Clegg.Prematurity by Victor Y. H. Yu&E, Carl Wood

ISSN:0305-1862    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2214.1989.tb00611.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1989

数据来源: WILEY