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Title: Striking the Right Balance: Motor Difficulties in Children and Adults with Dyslexia
Language: English
Authors: Brookes, Rebecca L., Tinkler, Susie, Nicolson, Roderick I., Fawcett, Angela J.
Source: Dyslexia. Nov 2010 16(4):358-373.
Availability: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774. Tel: 800-825-7550; Tel: 201-748-6645; Fax: 201-748-6021; e-mail: subinfo@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-DYS.html
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2010
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Perceptual Motor Coordination, Perceptual Impairments, Adults, Children, Age Differences, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (England), United Kingdom (Sheffield)
DOI: 10.1002/dys.420
ISSN: 1076-9242
Abstract: Balance difficulties are an enduring feature of dyslexia research, however results have been inconsistent. We propose that between-study heterogeneity may be attributable to variability in balance tasks, balance measurement, participant age, and inclusion of comorbid disorders such as ADHD. This study attempted to clarify these issues, employing quantitative, continuous measures of balance and blindfolded balance, and using both adult and child participants without comorbid ADHD. Eighty-seven individuals participated: dyslexic adults (n = 17), matched adult controls (n = 30), dyslexic children (n = 16) and matched child controls (n = 24). The study found significant balance deficits for the child dyslexic group in the eyes-open task and a result approaching significance in the blindfolded task. By contrast, the adult dyslexic group showed significant deficits in the blindfolded task only. This result is interpreted in terms of lack of sensitivity of the non-blindfolded balance task for adults, owing to ceiling effects. This highlights the need for the use of age-appropriate tests, and may explain some of the heterogeneity in the literature. It is concluded that there is a significant incidence of balance difficulties in children and adults with dyslexia, even for those without comorbid attention deficit. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 51
Entry Date: 2010
Accession Number: EJ902983
Database: ERIC
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