L C Richman1. 1. Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242-1083, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to examine relationships of facial and speech ratings to behavior at three ages. DESIGN: Multiple correlations to control for gender, IQ, and socioeconomic status (SES). Partial correlations between speech or facial ratings and behavior. SETTING: A university hospital interdisciplinary cleft/craniofacial center. PATIENTS: Sixty-five children with CP or CLP and no other anomalies seen at ages 6, 9, and 12 years. INTERVENTIONS: Speech ratings, facial ratings, hearing assessment, and SES ratings, were collected at ages 6, 9, and 12. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The Behavior Problem Checklist was used and internalizing problems were expected. RESULTS: Less severe speech problems associated with behavioral inhibition were noted at age 9 years (p < .01). Greater facial disfigurement was correlated with greater inhibition at age 12 (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Longitudinal data indicates different associations of speech and facial variables were made to behavior at different ages (9 and 12). No significant relationships were identified at age 6.
OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to examine relationships of facial and speech ratings to behavior at three ages. DESIGN: Multiple correlations to control for gender, IQ, and socioeconomic status (SES). Partial correlations between speech or facial ratings and behavior. SETTING: A university hospital interdisciplinary cleft/craniofacial center. PATIENTS: Sixty-five children with CP or CLP and no other anomalies seen at ages 6, 9, and 12 years. INTERVENTIONS: Speech ratings, facial ratings, hearing assessment, and SES ratings, were collected at ages 6, 9, and 12. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The Behavior Problem Checklist was used and internalizing problems were expected. RESULTS: Less severe speech problems associated with behavioral inhibition were noted at age 9 years (p < .01). Greater facial disfigurement was correlated with greater inhibition at age 12 (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Longitudinal data indicates different associations of speech and facial variables were made to behavior at different ages (9 and 12). No significant relationships were identified at age 6.
Authors: April A Austin; Charlotte M Druschel; Margaret C Tyler; Paul A Romitti; Imara I West; Peter C Damiano; James M Robbins; Whitney Burnett Journal: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Date: 2010-01