Better visual perception and motor coordination uniquely predict better reading skills in school-aged children with and without ADHD, controlling for IQ and ADHD symptoms¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i3 Children with better visual perception (β=.38) and motor coordination (β=.25) exhibit better reading composite scores. → Carames 2022

Evidence¶

Carames 2022¶

Carames, C. N., Irwin, L. N., & Kofler, M. J. (2022). Is There a Relation Between Visual-Motor Integration and Academic Achievement in School-Aged Children with and without ADHD? Child Neuropsychology, 28(2), 224–243. https://doi.org/10.1080/09297049.2021.1967913

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Hierarchical backward-entry regression in a clinically evaluated sample of 39 children ages 8–13 with and without ADHD, controlling demographics, comorbidities, IQ, and ADHD symptoms. Visual perception (β = .38; p = .001) and motor coordination (β = .25; p = .028) significantly predicted reading; model R2 = .63.

"Results of the final model indicated that children’s visual perception (β = .38; p = .001), motor coordination (β = .25; p = .028), and IQ (β = .60; p < .001) significantly predicted their reading composite scores and accounted for a significant proportion of variance in the model (model R2 = .63; p < .001)."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Visual Processing — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes

Related Claims¶

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