Correlation of neuropsychological indicators of child development with speech: Empirical research underpinning the National Children’s Health Prevention Programme

Background/Aim. Psychophysiological disorders and speech pathology is one of the priority public health problems in Republic Serbia. A child?s growth development proceed a particular sequence course, depending on individual physiological capacities, quality neuromuscular structures, stimuli, which can be significantly affected by environment. The from birth to adult age result interaction neurocognitive factors that contribute gradual attainment phonological presentation motor control abilities. aim study was examine connection between manipulative manual dexterity, oral praxis, lateralization with children their potential for prevention programs. Methods. sample included 60 Belgrade both sexes, aged 5.5 7 years. Of these, 30 made up experimental group ? deviations (articulation disorders), typically developing general population. instruments used were Manipulative Manual Dexterity Test (Lafayette), Oral Praxis Test, part assessing (auditory, visual, functional). Results. hand grip level statistically different (?2 = 21.40, df 3, p < 0.01). presence associated involuntary movements differed examinees 10.58, 1, praxis (t 2.01, 0.05). Visual laterality 7.56, 0.05) observed groups. When all predictors taken into account, significant contribution explanation existence disorders) given variables: [odd ratio (OR) 0.38; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.179?0.832; 0.015] (OR 0.23; CI 0.082?0.699; 0.009). Conclusion. visual are worse (articulation) impairment developmental deviations. These indicators child should as guide designing national programs assessment healthcare system.