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Research on mental health in children discussed by scientists at McGill University, Health Center
May 11th, 2008
(NewsRx.com) -- New investigation results, 'Handwriting performance in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),' are detailed in a study published in Journal of Child Neurology. According to recent research from Montreal, Canada, "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral condition of childhood. Consequences are multifaceted and include activity limitations in daily-living skills, academic challenges, diminished socialization skills, and motor difficulties." "Poor handwriting performance is an example of an affected life skill that has been anecdotally observed by educators and clinicians for this population and can negatively impact academic performance and self-esteem. To guide health and educational service delivery needs, the authors reviewed the evidence in the literature on handwriting difficulties in children with ADHD. Existing evidence would suggest that children with ADHD have impaired handwriting performance, characterized by illegible written material and/or inappropriate speed of execution compared to children without ADHD," wrote M.B. Racine and colleagues, McGill University, Health Center. The researchers concluded: "Studies with larger sample sizes using standardized measures of handwriting performance are needed to evaluate the prevalence of the problem and to better understand the nature of handwriting difficulties and their impact in this population." Racine and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Child Neurology (Handwriting performance in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Journal of Child Neurology, 2008;23(4):399-406). For additional information, contact M.B. Racine, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy McGill University, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada. Publisher contact information for the Journal of Child Neurology is: B C Decker Inc., 20 Hughson St. South, PO Box 620, L C D 1, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3K7, Canada. Keywords: Canada, Montreal, ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Child Neurology, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Self-Esteem, Urology. This article was prepared by NewsRx editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2008, NewsRx.com.
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