Evidence of progressive delay of motor development in children with sensorineural hearing loss and concurrent vestibular dysfunction

Author(s): Cornwall, G., Gan, K., LoCascio, C., OHare, T., Robinson, E., Rice, M.

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 2000; 90: PO Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807, USA. Perceptual Motor Skills. 1101-1112.

Abstract: Gross motor development, and the effect of age, sex and vestibular function on it, was examined in 39 24- to 83-mo.-old children with sensorineural hearing impairment. Repeated testing was completed on 18 children. Delayed gross motor development was evident regardless of age, but only children less than 5 years of age had developmental balance deficits on initial testing. Both gross motor and balance development scores were lower on repeated testing. Furthermore, vestibular function scores facilitated identification of those children with a deficit in balance development as well, as those with a progressive delay in motor or balance development. Implications for practice are discussed.

Note: Article Rine RM, Univ Miami, Sch Med, Dept Orthopaed & Rehabil, Div Phys Therapy, 5915 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 5th Floor Plumber Bldg, Coral Gables,FL 33146 USA

Keyword(s): PROFICIENCY; IMPAIRMENTS; DEFICITS; DEAF

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