Attention and Executive Functions in Adolescents with Spina Bifida

Rose, Brigid M.; Holmbeck, Grayson N.

doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsm042

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“…This is in line with earlier studies in which children with spina bifida have lower scores on visual perception, language comprehension, attention, processing and memory tasks compared to their peers (Dennis & Barnes, 2010;Dennis et al, 2007;Rose & Holmbeck, 2007). Hampton et al (2011) found differences of 13 to 20 points in IQ scores in children with spina bifida.…”

Section: Cognitive Outcomes In Children With Spina Bifida and Their Ssupporting

confidence: 91%

“…They are at risk for difficulties in attention (not sustained attention or ADHD) (Fletcher et al 2005;Rose & Holmbeck, 2007), short-term memory, prospective memory, immediate and delayed episodic memory (Dennis et al, 2007), nonverbal learning disabilities, language comprehension and V discourse (Pike et al, 2013), and approximate and standardized arithmetic measures (Raghubar et al, 2015). Children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus have lower cognitive function scores compared to children with spina bifida alone (Iddon et al, 2004).…”

Section: Cognitive Functioning Of Children With Spina Bifidamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Cognitive Abilities of Pre- and Primary School Children with Spina Bifida in Uganda

Bannink

Fontaine²,

Idro³

et al. 2016

IJEP

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This study investigates cognitive abilities of pre/primary school children without and with spina bifida in Uganda. Qualitative semi structured interviews and quantitative functioning scales measurements were combined and conducted with 133 parents, 133 children with spina bifida, and 35 siblings. ANCOVA was used to test for differences in cognitive scores between children and siblings. Logistic regression analyses were used to study predictive demographic, impairment specific, and environmental factors of cognitive functioning. Children with spina bifida in Uganda had lower cognitive outcomes compared to their siblings. Cognitive outcomes were predicted by age, household income, motor functioning, and schooling. Better motor functioning was predicted by age, the presence of hydrocephalus, and parental support. Continence management was predicted by parental support and household income. Schooling was predicted by age, household income, and motor functioning. Limited access to neurosurgery and rehabilitative care, and schooling had a negative effect on cognitive functioning. Children of parents who have support had better motor functioning, and continence management. A holistic approach for children with spina bifida and their families, including community based rehabilitation; ensuring social support and livelihoods for parents; and access to health and education services can contribute to better cognitive outcomes.

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confidence: 91%

Section: Cognitive Functioning Of Children With Spina Bifidamentioning

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Cognitive Abilities of Pre- and Primary School Children with Spina Bifida in Uganda

Bannink

Fontaine²,

Idro³

et al. 2016

IJEP

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“…Additionally, inhibiting competing responses and pacing work is required, both of which may be difficult for the child with SBM. Despite the finding of poor executive function on psychological testing, [54] children with SBM do not exhibit global deficits in this area [23]. Other researchers found that when the visual-motor and cognitive requirements were removed by using computerized tasks of attention, the differences in scores of attention were no longer significant [55].…”

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Evidence of Cerebellar Dysfunction in Children with Myelomeningocele?

Martin¹

2017

Phys Med Rehabil Int

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Structural differences in the development of the cerebellum in children with spina bifida myelomeningocele are associated with functional deficits in movement, timing, and attention. Furthermore, these structural and functional deficits contribute to uneven development of perception and cognition. Studies are reviewed that provide some understanding of the reason such a mixed pattern of assets and deficits within the same area is seen in these children. Motor learning and adaptation are relative strengths while predictive motor control is not. Upper limb function and visual perception are problematic as is timing and attention. In utero damage to the cerebellum may provide an explanation for this mixed pattern. Early damage can negatively impact the development of cerebellar circuits which could interfere with learning. Clinicians need to be aware of the relative strengths and weaknesses in children with spina bifida myelomeningocele in order to individualize early intervention treatment plans, optimize motor learning, and promote maximal participation in daily life.

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“…Further, although most individuals have a normal level of intellectual functioning, some have learning disabilities or mental retardation [19]. Executive deficits are also common in individuals with SB [20].…”

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Health-related quality of life is compromised in individuals with spina bifida: results from qualitative and quantitative studies

Rofail

Maguire

Kissner

et al. 2014

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductiv

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Attention and Executive Functions in Adolescents with Spina Bifida

Abstract: Adolescents with spina bifida appear to exhibit clear impairment in attention and executive functioning and this impairment may contribute to their well-established social difficulties.

Cited by 91 publications

References 23 publications

Cognitive Abilities of Pre- and Primary School Children with Spina Bifida in Uganda

Cognitive Abilities of Pre- and Primary School Children with Spina Bifida in Uganda

Evidence of Cerebellar Dysfunction in Children with Myelomeningocele?

Health-related quality of life is compromised in individuals with spina bifida: results from qualitative and quantitative studies

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