Longitudinal Study of Problem Behavior in Children with Neurofibromatosis-1
Mentor 1
Bonita Klein-Tasman
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
27-4-2018 1:00 PM
Description
Longitudinal Study of Problem Behavior in Children with Neurofibromatosis-1
Geethika Pillai, Kristin Lee, Brianna D. Yund, Bonita P. Klein-Tasman
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a neurocutaneous condition that can potentially affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin. Children with NF1 often have more difficulties with social-emotional functioning than typically developing children. Previous studies have suggested that school-aged children with NF1 have more problem behaviors than typically developing children. However, studies examining preschool-aged children with NF1 have found similar levels of problem behavior as same-aged peers. Currently there are no longitudinal studies of problem behaviors in children with NF1, which may help us to better understand changes in problem behaviors over time. In the current study, a longitudinal examination of problem behaviors will be conducted to evaluate changes in problem behaviors from early childhood (ages 3-7) to the school-aged years (ages 9-13). The Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2) was completed by parents to assess problem behaviors. The Internalizing, Externalizing and Total Problems scales on the BASC-2 were analyzed for 26 children at both time points. To examine changes over time, correlational tests and paired samples t-test will be performed. Based on previous research, increased problem behaviors from the preschool to the school-age years are expected. Further understanding of problem behaviors in children with NF1 is vital as previous studies have indicated that children with NF1 who have greater internalizing and externalizing problems also have an increased risk of difficulties in school and poorer adaptive functioning.
Longitudinal Study of Problem Behavior in Children with Neurofibromatosis-1
Union Wisconsin Room
Longitudinal Study of Problem Behavior in Children with Neurofibromatosis-1
Geethika Pillai, Kristin Lee, Brianna D. Yund, Bonita P. Klein-Tasman
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a neurocutaneous condition that can potentially affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin. Children with NF1 often have more difficulties with social-emotional functioning than typically developing children. Previous studies have suggested that school-aged children with NF1 have more problem behaviors than typically developing children. However, studies examining preschool-aged children with NF1 have found similar levels of problem behavior as same-aged peers. Currently there are no longitudinal studies of problem behaviors in children with NF1, which may help us to better understand changes in problem behaviors over time. In the current study, a longitudinal examination of problem behaviors will be conducted to evaluate changes in problem behaviors from early childhood (ages 3-7) to the school-aged years (ages 9-13). The Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2) was completed by parents to assess problem behaviors. The Internalizing, Externalizing and Total Problems scales on the BASC-2 were analyzed for 26 children at both time points. To examine changes over time, correlational tests and paired samples t-test will be performed. Based on previous research, increased problem behaviors from the preschool to the school-age years are expected. Further understanding of problem behaviors in children with NF1 is vital as previous studies have indicated that children with NF1 who have greater internalizing and externalizing problems also have an increased risk of difficulties in school and poorer adaptive functioning.
