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Behavioural differences of school-age children who were small-for-dates babies

C E Parkinson, R Scrivener, L Graves

    Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed

    Insights

    Children small for gestational age (SFD) exhibit quieter, less active behavior and appear less developed. Mothers of SFD children actively engage and teach them, compensating for developmental delays.

    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Pediatric Neurology

    Background:

    • Small for gestational age (SFD) is a condition affecting children's growth.
    • Intrauterine growth restriction can impact neurodevelopment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the behavior of children small for gestational age (SFD) with normal birthweight controls.
    • To observe developmental differences and maternal interaction in SFD children.

    Main Methods:

    • Behavioral observation of 21 SFD children (aged 5-9) and 21 matched controls using video-cameras.
    • Assessment of intrauterine head growth via ultrasonography before 35 weeks gestation.

    Main Results:

    • SFD children displayed significantly quieter, more compliant, and less active behavior compared to controls.
    • Play behavior in SFD children suggested delayed developmental progression.
    • Mothers of SFD children demonstrated compensatory teaching and interaction strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Children small for gestational age (SFD) may present with behavioral and developmental differences.
    • Maternal engagement plays a crucial role in supporting the development of SFD children.

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