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Academic Achievement in Individuals With Cleft: A Population-Based Register Study.

Authors :
Persson, Martin
Becker, Magnus
Svensson, Henry
Source :
Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal; Mar2012, Vol. 49 Issue 2, p153-159, 7p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses a retrospective study which examines the differences of academic achievement between students with a cleft and other normal students in Sweden. Findings reveal that individuals with cleft had higher chances of not receiving leaving certificates and lower grades. It concludes that students with such health condition had greater possibility of experiencing deficits in their school achievements.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10556656
Volume :
49
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
73568656
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1597/09-047