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Motor development and sensory processing: A comparative study between preterm and term infants

Thais Invenção Cabral1, Louise Gracelli Pereira da Silva1, Eloisa Tudella1

  • 1Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, São Carlos, SP CEP 13565-905, Brazil.

Research in Developmental Disabilities
|December 3, 2014
PubMed

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Preterm infants

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Development
  • Infant Motor Skills
  • Sensory Processing

Background:

  • Preterm infants face developmental risks due to hospitalization and altered sensory environments.
  • Early sensory integration and motor development are crucial for infant well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess sensory processing and motor development in preterm infants (4-6 months).
  • To compare preterm infants' performance with full-term peers.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional, comparative study.
  • 15 preterm and 15 term infants.
  • Utilized the Test of Sensory Functions in Infants (TSFI) and Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS).

Main Results:

  • No overall significant association between TSFI and AIMS total scores.
  • Abnormal TSFI scores (total, subdomain 1, subdomain 5) correlated with AIMS performance at or below the 5th percentile.

Conclusions:

  • Infants with tactile deep pressure or postural control issues may risk delayed gross motor development.
  • Potential links between sensory processing and motor development warrant further investigation.

Keywords:
At-risk infantDevelopmentPreterm birthSensory processing

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