Growth and neuropsychological developmental correlates in children with autism and cerebral palsy - a pilot study

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Authors

Rouzha Pancheva · Medical University of Varna

Melisa Ilhan · Medical University of Varna

Rositsa Chamova · Medical University of Varna

Stefka Tsvetanova · Varna University of Management

Krasimira Koleva · Medical University of Varna

Miglena Georgieva · Medical University of Varna

Rozalina Braykova

Abstract

Children with CP show greater growth and developmental delays than those with ASD. Weight-for-age is a key predictor of neurodevelopment, especially adaptive behavior. These findings support integrating nutritional and developmental care in neurodevelopmental interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Children's Physical and Motor Development

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Rivista di psichiatria

Volume 61, Issue 1, pp. 12-22

DOI: 10.1708/4641.46505

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