Open AccessSuboptimal Performance in Cleft Lip/ Palate Children- Who is Responsible?
Author(s) -
Bhushan N. Lakhkar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/20512.8723
Subject(s) - observational study , intelligence quotient , test (biology) , developmental psychology , psychology , medicine , quotient , dentistry , orthodontics , pediatrics , psychiatry , cognition , mathematics , paleontology , pathology , pure mathematics , biology
Information in this article is from an observational study comparing intelligence in children with cleft lip and palate with normal children. Both groups performed "draw a man test", the investigator noted the attitude and behaviour of children and their parents. The study shows low, but normal intelligence quotient in children with oral defects as compared to normal. The probable reason for sub-normal performance appeared to be overprotective attitude of parents and poor self esteem of children with oral defects.