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Parent and teacher reporting of executive function and behavioral difficulties in preterm and term children at kindergarten
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O'Meagher, SH and Norris, K and Kemp, N and Anderson, P, Parent and teacher reporting of executive function and behavioral difficulties in preterm and term children at kindergarten, Applied Neuropsychology: Child, 9, (2) pp. 153-164. ISSN 2162-2965 (2020) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1080/21622965.2018.1550404
Abstract
The aim of the study was to compare parent and teacher ratings of executive function and behavioral difficulties of kindergarten-age preterm and term children. Parents of 82 and kindergarten teachers of 105 preterm (<33 weeks’ gestation) children and parents of 49 and kindergarten teachers of 46 term four- to five-year-old children completed executive function (EF) and behavior questionnaires. The preterm children were rated to have more EF difficulties than the term children by parents and teachers. On the behavior scales, the preterm children were reported as having more attention control difficulties than the term group, but no other behavioral problems. The parents reported higher levels of EF and behavioral difficulties than the teachers when both child groups were combined. The overall interrater reliability between parents and teachers in terms of children being in the clinical vs. non-clinical range for EF and behavioral problems was low for the preterm and term groups. Conclusion: Based on this study, some young preterm children need EF supports when commencing kindergarten, and preterm children should be screened for EF difficulties. Noncongruent parent and teacher reporting nevertheless make it challenging to identify the preterm children most at need of such supports. Further studies are needed to determine the factors impacting on reporting patterns, and also the best combination of EF and behavior assessment tools.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | behavior, children, executive functions, parent, preterm, questionnaires, teacher |
| Research Division: | Psychology |
| Research Group: | Applied and developmental psychology |
| Research Field: | Psychology of ageing |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) |
| Objective Field: | Neonatal and child health |
| UTAS Author: | O'Meagher, SH (Dr Sari O'Meagher) |
| UTAS Author: | Norris, K (Professor Kimberley Norris) |
| UTAS Author: | Kemp, N (Associate Professor Nenagh Kemp) |
| ID Code: | 133802 |
| Year Published: | 2020 (online first 2019) |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 5 |
| Deposited By: | Psychology |
| Deposited On: | 2019-07-10 |
| Last Modified: | 2021-01-27 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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