Table 4.
Type of impairment in cognitive domains in relation to educational achievement in the preterm group
| Normal education (n = 31) | Normal education, repeated classes (n = 23) | Special educational classes (n = 6) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal IQ** | 1 (3%) | 8 (35%) | 4 (67%) |
| Performance IQ** | 2 (6%) | 13 (57%) | 4 (67%) |
| Visuomotor integration** | 2 (6%) | 7 (30%) | 5 (83%) |
| Verbal memory | 10 (32%) | 11 (48%) | 3 (50%) |
| Attention** | 8 (26%) | 15 (65%) | 4 (67%) |
| Executive functioning | 4 (13%) | 6 (26%) | 1 (17%) |
Data are given as number of children with suspect-abnormal outcomes (percentage of the group concerned). ** p < 0.01 (Chi2)