Behavioral Problems in Preschool Children Stemming from Perinatal Stroke
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Published:2017-06-01
Issue:1
Volume:28
Page:19-32
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ISSN:1016-264X
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Container-title:Zeitschrift für Neuropsychologie
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language:de
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Short-container-title:Zeitschrift für Neuropsychologie
Author:
Daseking Monika1,
Petermann Franz2,
Rana Madiha1,
Sanders Julia2
Affiliation:
1. Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg
2. Centre for Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation University of Bremen
Abstract
Abstract. Background: Perinatal stroke results in damage to the maturing brain and often leads to neurological deficits as well as mental and psychosocial impairments. This study identifies mental impairments emerging in preschool aged children following perinatal strokes. Methods: Scores on CBCL / 4-18 and CPM for 63 children following perinatal stroke were evaluated. Results: The study revealed a high incidence of behavioral disorders (39.7 %), especially on the CBCL subscales Social Problems and Attention Problems. Stroke type and involvement of the middle cerebral artery exerted the largest influence. A total of 48.3 % of the children exhibited below-average intelligence, though there was no significant correlation between intelligence and behavioral problems. Conclusion: In addition to cognitive and physical impairments, the psychological consequences of the disease must also be taken into account.
Publisher
Hogrefe Publishing Group
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health,Cognitive Neuroscience,Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
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