Academic Achievement of Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Learning difficulties are frequently reported in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), yet little is known about the extent and predictors of their academic functions across ages. We aimed to examine the developmental patterns of academic achievement in these children from childhood to adolescence and how these patterns differ across demographic and NF1-related disease factors.

Methods

This cross-sectional study integrated data of 1512 children with NF1 (mean age, 11.2 years, SD, 3.62, range, 3-18, 46.5% female patients) from 8 institutions. Academic functioning was assessed with Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement or the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test. Data were analyzed primarily using time-varying effect modeling.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Hou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12667278 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature