title: A longitudinal study: concerning sensory-motor functioning in preschool and educational achievement in grades 1 and 2.
abstract: Two hundred and thirty-eight preschool children were divided into four groups according to the method of referral. Chi-square analysis following a clinical examination in the preschool showed highly significant differences between the groups, particularly in proprioceptive, vestibular and related functioning. Achievement and classroom behaviour in Grade 1, examined in a structured teacher interview, showed highly significant differences between the groups in general performance, english, mathematics, general knowledge and behavioural characteristics. Formal educational assessment in Grade 2 indicated a similar pattern, except that children referred by guidance and medical officers (group 4) deteriorated, and randomly sampled children with vestibular and proprioceptive dysfunction on the preschool examination (group 2) improved.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Steinberg