Abstract
Introduction: Rapid neural development occurs beginning in utero and extending throughout a child's first years of life, shaped by environmental input, which is essential for language learning. If this development is disrupted by premature birth and/or related repeated hospitalizations, atypical language development may result even in the absence of severe neurologic damage. Method: This narrative review describes typical neurodevelopment associated with language and the atypical neurodevelopment often experienced by children born prematurely that can adversely affect their language development. Results: We describe evidence-based intervention strategies applicable in the hospital setting that can support the language development of young children who are born prematurely. Discussion: To promote neurodevelopmental growth that will support language learning, children born prematurely need to engage in supportive interactions with others. Awareness of evidence-based strategies can equip health care staff to provide a supportive hospital environment to promote the language development of children born premature.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 520-528 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Pediatric Health Care |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2019 |
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- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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Providing Supportive Hospital Environments to Promote the Language Development of Infants and Children Born Prematurely : Insights From Neuroscience. / Gormley, Jessica E.; Williams, Diane L.
In: Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Vol. 33, No. 5, 01.09.2019, p. 520-528.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Providing Supportive Hospital Environments to Promote the Language Development of Infants and Children Born Prematurely
T2 - Insights From Neuroscience
AU - Gormley, Jessica E.
AU - Williams, Diane L.
PY - 2019/9/1
Y1 - 2019/9/1
N2 - Introduction: Rapid neural development occurs beginning in utero and extending throughout a child's first years of life, shaped by environmental input, which is essential for language learning. If this development is disrupted by premature birth and/or related repeated hospitalizations, atypical language development may result even in the absence of severe neurologic damage. Method: This narrative review describes typical neurodevelopment associated with language and the atypical neurodevelopment often experienced by children born prematurely that can adversely affect their language development. Results: We describe evidence-based intervention strategies applicable in the hospital setting that can support the language development of young children who are born prematurely. Discussion: To promote neurodevelopmental growth that will support language learning, children born prematurely need to engage in supportive interactions with others. Awareness of evidence-based strategies can equip health care staff to provide a supportive hospital environment to promote the language development of children born premature.
AB - Introduction: Rapid neural development occurs beginning in utero and extending throughout a child's first years of life, shaped by environmental input, which is essential for language learning. If this development is disrupted by premature birth and/or related repeated hospitalizations, atypical language development may result even in the absence of severe neurologic damage. Method: This narrative review describes typical neurodevelopment associated with language and the atypical neurodevelopment often experienced by children born prematurely that can adversely affect their language development. Results: We describe evidence-based intervention strategies applicable in the hospital setting that can support the language development of young children who are born prematurely. Discussion: To promote neurodevelopmental growth that will support language learning, children born prematurely need to engage in supportive interactions with others. Awareness of evidence-based strategies can equip health care staff to provide a supportive hospital environment to promote the language development of children born premature.
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SP - 520
EP - 528
JO - Journal of Pediatric Health Care
JF - Journal of Pediatric Health Care
SN - 0891-5245
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