Behavioral and Socioemotional Development in Preterm Children

Clinics in Perinatology
Myriam Peralta-CarcelenAndrea C Carcelen

Abstract

Prematurity is a significant risk factor for impaired neurodevelopmental outcomes. These include motor, cognitive, language, behavioral, and socioemotional competence. Long-term overall function depends on healthy socioemotional functioning. The vulnerability of the preterm brain during critical periods of development contributes to behavioral and socioemotional problems in preterm children. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) clinical features are more frequent in preterm children compared with their full-term counterparts; however, true rates of ASD and ADHD vary across studies. Early detection of behavioral and socioemotional problems in preterm children would enable timely early intervention to improve long-term functional outcomes.

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Jan 5, 2020·Pediatric Research·Dina E El-Metwally, Alexandre E Medina
Oct 18, 2020·BMJ Open·Pian HuYuan Yuan
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Feb 8, 2022·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·Miriam I MartiniSander Begeer

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