The Effect of Early-Life Seizures on Cognitive and Motor Development: A Case Series
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| Title: | The Effect of Early-Life Seizures on Cognitive and Motor Development: A Case Series |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jensen-Willett, Sandra, Cunha, Andrea, Lobo, Michele A., Harbourne, Regina, Dusing, Stacey C., McCoy, Sarah W., Koziol, Natalie A., Hsu, Lin-Ya, Marcinowski, Emily C., Babik, Iryna, An, Mihee, Bovaird, James A. |
| Source: | Grantee Submission. 2022 34. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) (ED/IES) |
| Contract Number: | R324A150103 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Seizures, Cognitive Development, Motor Development, Child Development, Infants, Problem Solving, Early Intervention, Play |
| Geographic Terms: | Washington (Seattle), Virginia (Richmond), Delaware, Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), Nebraska (Omaha) |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Bayley Scales of Infant Development |
| DOI: | 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000918 |
| ISSN: | 0898-5669 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This case series documents developmental changes over time and in response to a novel intervention, Sitting Together and Reaching to Play (START-Play), in children with early-life seizures. Methods: Thirteen children with early-life seizures were included from a subset of participants in the START-Play multisite, randomized controlled trial. Seven received 3 months of twice weekly START-Play intervention; 6 continued with usual care early intervention. Bayley Scales of Infant Development-III (Cognitive Composite), Gross Motor Function Measure-66 Item Set, Assessment of Problem-Solving in Play, and reaching assessments were administered at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months postbaseline. Change scores are reported at 3 and 12 months postbaseline. Results: Over time, plateau or decline was noted in standardized cognition measures; motor development improved or was stable. Children receiving START-Play showed positive trends in problem-solving (71.4%) and reaching behaviors (57.2%). Conclusions: Interventions such as START-Play that combine motor and cognitive constructs may benefit children with early-life seizures. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| IES Funded: | Yes |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | ED621596 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This case series documents developmental changes over time and in response to a novel intervention, Sitting Together and Reaching to Play (START-Play), in children with early-life seizures. Methods: Thirteen children with early-life seizures were included from a subset of participants in the START-Play multisite, randomized controlled trial. Seven received 3 months of twice weekly START-Play intervention; 6 continued with usual care early intervention. Bayley Scales of Infant Development-III (Cognitive Composite), Gross Motor Function Measure-66 Item Set, Assessment of Problem-Solving in Play, and reaching assessments were administered at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months postbaseline. Change scores are reported at 3 and 12 months postbaseline. Results: Over time, plateau or decline was noted in standardized cognition measures; motor development improved or was stable. Children receiving START-Play showed positive trends in problem-solving (71.4%) and reaching behaviors (57.2%). Conclusions: Interventions such as START-Play that combine motor and cognitive constructs may benefit children with early-life seizures. |
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| ISSN: | 0898-5669 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000918 |
