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@article{citeulike:5105182, abstract = {Few studies have contrasted performance of typically developing boys and girls on standardized motor assessment. In the present study, developmental status of the motor system was assessed in 144 typically developing children (72 boys, 72 girls, ages 7-14), using the Physical and Neurological Examination for Subtle Signs (PANESS, Denckla, 1985). Four summary variables were examined: (1) Gaits and Stations, (2) Overflow, (3) Dysrythmia, and (4) Timed Movements. For most variables, gender differences were not significant; however significant gender effects were observed for some subtle signs (involuntary movements), gaits and stations, and timed patterned movements. In all instances, girls showed fewer subtle signs and were faster and more proficient than boys. Significant age-related changes were observed for some subtle signs (dysrythmia and overflow), and for timed movements. In contrast, by age 7, many of the skills assessed by the PANESS have reached "adult" level in typically developing children. Motor development appears to follow a different developmental course in girls than in boys; separate gender and age norms should be used in clinical assessment of motor function in children.}, author = {Larson, J. C. and Mostofsky, S. H. and Goldberg, M. C. and Cutting, L. E. and Denckla, M. B. and Mahone, E. M.}, citeulike-article-id = {5105182}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/87565640701361013}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17650993}, citeulike-linkout-2 = {http://www.hubmed.org/display.cgi?uids=17650993}, doi = {10.1080/87565640701361013}, issn = {8756-5641}, journal = {Developmental neuropsychology}, keywords = {assessment, children, development, dysrythmia, gait, overflow, paness, speed}, number = {1}, pages = {543--562}, posted-at = {2009-07-10 12:33:16}, priority = {2}, title = {Effects of gender and age on motor exam in typically developing children.}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/87565640701361013}, volume = {32}, year = {2007} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:5105182 L3 - citeulike-article-id:5105182 N2 - Few studies have contrasted performance of typically developing boys and girls on standardized motor assessment. In the present study, developmental status of the motor system was assessed in 144 typically developing children (72 boys, 72 girls, ages 7-14), using the Physical and Neurological Examination for Subtle Signs (PANESS, Denckla, 1985). Four summary variables were examined: (1) Gaits and Stations, (2) Overflow, (3) Dysrythmia, and (4) Timed Movements. For most variables, gender differences were not significant; however significant gender effects were observed for some subtle signs (involuntary movements), gaits and stations, and timed patterned movements. In all instances, girls showed fewer subtle signs and were faster and more proficient than boys. Significant age-related changes were observed for some subtle signs (dysrythmia and overflow), and for timed movements. In contrast, by age 7, many of the skills assessed by the PANESS have reached "adult" level in typically developing children. Motor development appears to follow a different developmental course in girls than in boys; separate gender and age norms should be used in clinical assessment of motor function in children. IS - 1 JF - Developmental neuropsychology SN - 8756-5641 EP - 562 TI - Effects of gender and age on motor exam in typically developing children. VL - 32 SP - 543 KW - assessment KW - children KW - development KW - dysrythmia KW - gait KW - overflow KW - paness KW - speed AU - Larson, JC AU - Mostofsky, SH AU - Goldberg, MC AU - Cutting, LE AU - Denckla, MB AU - Mahone, EM PY - 2007/// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/87565640701361013 ER -