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Nonword Repetition and Language Outcomes in Young Children Born Preterm

Lisa D Gresch1, Virginia A Marchman2, Elizabeth C Loi1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA.

Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
|May 26, 2018
PubMed

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Phonological short-term memory, assessed via nonword repetition, is crucial for language development in both preterm and full-term children. Early assessment aids clinical practice for preterm infants.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Speech and Language Pathology

Background:

  • Preterm birth can impact cognitive development, including phonological short-term memory.
  • Phonological short-term memory is a key predictor of language acquisition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate phonological short-term memory in preterm children.
  • To explore the relationship between phonological short-term memory and later language skills in preterm and full-term children.

Main Methods:

  • A nonword repetition task was administered to preterm (n=74) and full-term (n=60) children at 36 months.
  • Standardized language assessments were conducted at 36 and 54 months.
  • Regression analyses examined the predictive power of nonword repetition on language outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Preterm children had higher rates of non-completion for the nonword repetition task.
  • Among completers, no significant performance differences were found between preterm and full-term groups.
  • Nonword repetition scores at 36 months significantly predicted language skills at 54 months for both groups.

Conclusions:

  • Phonological short-term memory is vital for language development in all children, regardless of birth status.
  • These findings support the clinical importance of assessing phonological short-term memory in preterm infants.
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