Importance: Approximately 7% to 30% of children contend with handwriting issues (HIs) in their school years. However, research studies to define and quantify HIs, as well as practical assessment tools, are lacking.
Objective: To confirm the validity and reliability of two screening scales for HIs: the Handwriting Legibility Scale (HLS) and the Concise Assessment Scale of Children's Handwriting (BHK).
Aim: To assess the diagnostic value of the detection of soluble transferrin receptors (sTfR) and ferritin index (sTfR/log Fer) in patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and anemia for the revealing absolute iron deficiency (ID).
Materials And Methods: The study included 68 patients with SpA: median age 39 [34; 47] years, men: 38 (55.9%).
Dysgraphia (D) is a complex specific learning disorder with a prevalence of up to 30%, which is linked with handwriting issues. The factors recognized for assessing these issues are legibility and performance time. Two questionnaires, the Handwriting Proficiency Screening Questionnaire (HPSQ) for teachers and its modification for children (HPSQ-C), were established as quick and valid screening tools along with a third factor - emotional and physical well-being.
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