Visual-Motor Integration Problems in Low Birth Weight Infants |
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Authors: | Carl Gabbard Vanda M. G. Goncalves Denise C. C. Santos |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, Texas;(2) Department of Neurology, State University of Campinas, Brazil |
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Abstract: | This paper represents a review of the research that focuses on a population of strong clinical interest on a national and international scale—infants born with low birth weight (LBW). Among the numerous developmental deficits commonly associated with this group, one of the most frequently cited problems is poor fine- and visual-motor integration. In addition to the direct perceptual-motor development concern, the literature provides a reasonable case that such deficits place this population at increased risk for subnormal academic performance and difficulties with specific daily living (self-help) activities. By assessing the infant at an early age and designing specific strategies for intervention, clinical psychologists can play a major role in improving fine- and visual-motor behavior in this population. |
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Keywords: | visual-motor integration infant motor assessment motor development |
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