Handwriting and fine motor problems after treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Fine motor skills and handwriting performance were investigated in 17 children at least two years after treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It was hypothesized that as a late effect of vincristine neuropathy, children would still have fine motor and/or handwriting problems. Gross and fine motor functioning were examined with the Movement ABC. Handwriting was studied with the BHK and a computerized handwriting task. Two years after cessation of treatment leukemia survivors still showed fine motor and/or handwriting problems.