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Carolina Panceri1,2, Graciele Sbruzzi1,2, Larissa W Zanella3
1Department of Human Movement Science, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil.
The European Journal of Neuroscience
|April 1, 2024
Summary
Preterm infants have a 21% prevalence of developmental coordination disorder (DCD). These children are twice as likely to develop DCD compared to full-term peers, with risks increasing as gestational age decreases.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
Background:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects motor skill acquisition.
- Preterm birth is a known risk factor for various neurodevelopmental challenges.
- Understanding DCD prevalence in preterm populations is crucial for early intervention.
Conclusions:
- Preterm children exhibit a significantly higher risk of developing DCD.
- The risk of DCD in preterm infants escalates with decreasing gestational age.
- Evidence supports targeted screening and support for preterm populations to address DCD.
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