COMPARATIVE STUDY OF VISUO MOTOR AND GROSS MOTOR PERFORMANCE OF PRETERM TWINS AT SCHOOL AGE

Authors

  • Raquel Cristina Pinheiro
  • Heloisa Gagheggi Ravanini Gardon Gagliardo
  • Cláudia Maria Simões Martinez
  • Jair Licio Ferreira Santos
  • Patrícia Carla de Souza Della Barba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v3i3.1093

Abstract

Twinning may represent probability of developmental delay due to the tendency to delayed intrauterine growthwith subsequent preterm birth. This study aimed to describe the performance vision motor and gross motortwins, with a history of premature birth, in early education. Four pairs of twins compared with children bornpreterm not twins and children from birth to the term in relation to performances in Denver II tests, VisualMotor Integration and Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire-Brazil 2. Descriptive analysisrevealed a pair of twins rating lower than expected for their age in Denver II test; in DCDQ-Brazil 2 instrumentsand VMI significant differences were observed in all pairs of twins. The statistical analysis showed that twinchildren exhibit similar performance to single pregnancy premature. Premature children, twins or not, showed alower performance in motor aspects and vision motor compared to individuals at term.

Descriptors: Twins; Premature birth; Motor skills; Child development.

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How to Cite

Pinheiro, R. C., Gagliardo, H. G. R. G., Martinez, C. M. S., Santos, J. L. F., & Barba, P. C. de S. D. (2015). COMPARATIVE STUDY OF VISUO MOTOR AND GROSS MOTOR PERFORMANCE OF PRETERM TWINS AT SCHOOL AGE. JOURNAL FAMILY, CYCLES OF LIFE AND HEALTH IN SOCIAL CONTEXT, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v3i3.1093

Issue

Vol. 3 (2015): V.3 (Supplement 1 - Occupational Therapy)

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Original Articles

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