Table 2.

Questionnaire performed orally from memory for early childhood regarding abilities in comparison to children of the same age. Patients were asked if the statements: did not apply (1); did apply sometimes, to some extend (2); did apply (3); or missing memory (x). In 1 subjects we have missing data (−). Additionally the subjects were asked if they received occupational (A) or physical (B) therapy that was not related to rehabilitation of musculoskeletal problems in context of their NF1.

	NF1-01	NF1-02	NF1-03	NF1-04	NF1-05	NF1-06	NF1-07	NF1-08	NF1-09
Gross motor skills
Difficulty acquiring motor skills, e.g.to skate, swim, cycle	1	2	2	3	1	1	1	-	2
Difficulty throwing and catching a ball	1	2	1	2	1	3	1	-	2
Difficulty running fast and smoothly	2	2	1	2	1	2	1	-	1
Difficulties didn't like game sports e.g. soccer, hockey	3	3	x	1	x	2	1	-	1
Balance problems; for instance standing on one leg	3	2	1	2	1	2	1	-	2
Often stumbled and fell	1	1	1	2	1	1	1	-	2
Clumsy or awkward movements	2	1	1	2	1	1	1	-	1
Fine motor skills
Did not like to draw or paint	1	1	1	2	2	1	2	-	1
Difficulty handling, assembling, manipulating small objects	1	1	1	2	2	1	1	-	1
Difficulty pouring water into a glass without spilling	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	-	1
Often spilled food onto clothes or table when eating	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	-	1
Difficulty using knife and fork	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	-	1
Difficulty buttoning or tying shoe-laces	1	1	1	3	3	1	1	-	1
Difficulty using a pen (e.g., pressed too hard)	1	1	1	1	2	1	1	-	1
Hadn't developed clear hand preference right away	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	-	2
Writing was slow and laborious	1	1	2	1	2	1	2	-	1
Immature pencil-grip, held the pen in an unusual manner	1	1	1	1	2	1	1	-	1
Therapy
Occupational(A), Physical(B)	None	None	None	B	None	None	None	-	None