Serebral Palsi’li Çocukların Dil Gelişimleri ile Motor Fonksiyonları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Articles > Article · 2018
Authors: Pelin PİŞTAV AKMEŞE, AKMER MUTLU
Sürekli Tıp Eğitimi Dergisi -STED, Other Refereed National Journals, National, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM), 2018, vol 27, pp 327-332
Summary
<p>Objective: It is reported that from 33% to 88% of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) have language and speech disorders. The present study aims to assess the relationship between vocabulary development and motor functions in children with CP. Materials and Method: The survey covered 54 children with CP and their mothers. Motor function levels of cases were determined through the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFSS) and Manual Ability Classification System (MACS); receptive language development through Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test; and estimated cognitive levels by questioning families with the Europe SPARCLE project cognitive impairment form. Data was analysed by using SPSS 18.0 statistics programme and p<0.05 was accepted as statistically significant difference. Outcomes: While no significant relationship was found between CP children’s receptive language development and motor function levels (p>0.05), the relationship between receptive language development and cognitive levels was found as significant (p<0.05). Discussion: We think detailed assessment of the state of children with CP characterized by cognitive, speech and language impairments besides motor problems is important in terms of identifying rehabilitation targets. Key words: Cerebral Palsy, Linguistic development, Gross motor function classification system, Manual ability classification system<br></p>