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Behavioural Problems in School Age Children with Cerebral Palsy

Brossard-Racine, Marie, Hall, Nick, Majnemer, Annette, Shevell, Michael I., Law, Mary, Poulin, Chantal, Rosenbaum, Peter·2012·European Journal of Paediatric Neurology
DOI 10.1016/j.ejpn.2011.10.001
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Background Although behavioural problems are frequent in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), the exact nature of these difficulties and their relationship with intrinsic or extrinsic factors are just beginning to be explored.Aim To describe and characterize behavioural problems in children with CP and to determine the nature of any relationships with child and family characteristics.Methods In this cross-sectional study, children with CP between 6 and 12 years of age were recruited. Children were assessed using the Leiter Intelligence Test, the Gross Motor Function Measure, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales and questionnaires on demographic factors. Parents' level of stress was measured with the Parenting Stress Index.Results Seventy-six parents completed the SDQ. Using the Total Difficulties Scores, 39.4% of the sample scored in the borderline to clinically abnormal range. Peer problems were the most common (55.3%). High parental stress was consistently associated with behavioural difficulties across all domains of the SDQ. Not surprisingly, better socialization skills and a lower parental stress were correlated with more positive behaviours.Conclusion Behavioural difficulties are common in children with CP and appear not to be associated with socio-demographic variables and physical and cognitive characteristics. These difficulties are an important correlate of parental distress. This study emphasizes the need to recognize and address behavioural difficulties that may arise so as to optimize the health and well-being of children with CP and their families.

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  • Previous reports of behavior difficulties in children with CP have been high, with 39.4% of parents reporting behavioral concerns in the borderline to abnormal range.

    “Previous reports of behavior difficulties in children with CP have been high, with 39.4% of parents reporting behavioral concerns in the borderline to abnormal range [58].”

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Authors
Brossard-Racine, M., Hall, N., Majnemer, A., Shevell, M. I., Law, M., Poulin, C., & Rosenbaum, P.
Affiliations
  • University of Manitoba (CA)
  • McGill University Health Centre (CA)
  • McMaster University (CA)
ORCID
Venue
European Journal of Paediatric Neurology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2012-01
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
35-41
ISSN
1090-3798 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.ejpn.2011.10.001
OpenAlex
W2020450307
Cited by
95
References
34
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations
  • European Journal of Paediatric Neurology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Bank (Australian Catholic University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Keywords
cerebral palsy, behavioral problems, elementary school students, peer problems, parental stress, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, socialization skills, family factors, child characteristics
MeSH terms
Adult, Cerebral Palsy, Child, Child Behavior Disorders, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Surveys and Questionnaires, Stress, Psychological, Comorbidity, Caregivers

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