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Carlson, Abby G.; Rowe, Ellen; Curby, Timothy W. – Journal of Genetic Psychology, 2013
Recent research has established a connection between children's fine motor skills and their academic performance. Previous research has focused on fine motor skills measured prior to elementary school, while the present sample included children ages 5-18 years old, making it possible to examine whether this link remains relevant throughout…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Academic Achievement, Visual Perception, Perceptual Motor Coordination
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Lohaugen, Gro C. C.; Gramstad, Arne; Evensen, Kari Anne I.; Martinussen, Marit; Lindqvist, Susanne; Indredavik, Marit; Vik, Torstein; Brubakk, Ann-Mari; Skranes, Jon – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2010
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess cognitive function at the age of 19 years in individuals of very low birthweight (VLBW; less than or equal to 1500g) and in term-born comparison individuals. Method: In this hospital-based follow-up study, 55 VLBW participants (30 males, 25 females; mean birthweight 1217g, SD 233g; mean gestational age…
Descriptors: Intelligence Quotient, Young Adults, Measures (Individuals), Followup Studies
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Harrison, Allyson G.; Edwards, Melanie J.; Parker, Kevin C. H. – Dyslexia, 2008
When conducting psychological evaluations, clinicians typically assume that individuals being evaluated are putting forth maximal effort and are not exaggerating or magnifying symptom complaints. Recent research, however, suggests that students undergoing post-secondary-level assessments to document learning difficulties may not always put forth…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Dyslexia, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Deception