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    Tactile function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy compared to typically developing children

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    Authors
    Auld, M.
    Boyd, Roslyn
    Moseley, G.
    Ware, R.
    Johnston, L.
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Auld, M. and Boyd, R. and Moseley, G. and Ware, R. and Johnston, L. 2012. Tactile function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy compared to typically developing children. Disability and Rehabilitation. 34 (17): pp. 1488-1494.
    Source Title
    Disability and Rehabilitation
    DOI
    10.3109/09638288.2011.650314
    ISSN
    0963-8288
    School
    School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/16717
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    • Curtin Research Publications
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    Purpose: Tactile deficits have been understudied in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) using a limited range of tactile assessments. This study aims to characterize performance across a comprehensive battery of tactile registration and perception assessments in children with UCP and typically developing children (TDC). Methods: Fifty-two children with UCP (Gross Motor Function Classification System I = 34, II = 18; Manual Ability Classification System I = 36, II = 16) and 34 TDC were assessed using Semmes Weinstein Monofilaments (tactile registration), and single-point localization, double simultaneous, static and moving two-point discrimination, stereognosis, and texture perception (tactile perception). Results: Children with UCP performed consistently worse with their impaired hand than their unimpaired hand (Z = 2.77-5.61; p < 0.005). Both hands of children with UCP performed worse than either hand of TDC (Z = -2.08 to 5.23; p = 0.037-< 0.001). Forty percent of children with UCP had tactile registration and perception deficits, 37% had perception deficits only and 23% had no tactile deficit. The larger the tactile registration deficit, the poorer the performance on all tactile perceptual tests (r = 0.568-0.670; p = < 0.001). Conclusions: Most children with UCP demonstrate poor tactile perception and over one-third also demonstrate poor tactile registration. We contend that tactile dysfunction may contribute to functional impairment and is a possible target for intervention. © 2012 Informa UK, Ltd.

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