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Childhood motor coordination and adult psychopathology in extremely low birth weight survivors

Paper by Kristie L. Poole, Louis A. Schmidt, Cheryl Missiuna, Saroj Saigal, Michael H. Boyle, Ryan J. & Van Lieshout

Conclusion: Poorer motor coordination in early life has a negative long-term impact on the development of MDD (major depressive disorder) and GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) of individuals born at NBW (normal birth weight). The long-term mental health risks of childhood motor coordination problems are significant and highlight the importance of recognizing motor deficits in all children, so that associated psychological difficulties can be identified and treated at an early age.