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The Continuum of Environmental Effects on Preterm Speech and Language Development and Outcomes

Julia Mayne1,2, Betty Vohr1,2

  • 1Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Women and Infants Hospital, Providence, RI; and.

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|April 10, 2025
PubMed

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Preterm infants often face speech and language delays, influenced by biological and environmental factors. Early, language-rich interventions in the NICU and home are crucial for long-term language development.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Preterm birth is associated with persistent speech and language challenges.
  • Understanding risk factors is key to addressing long-term language impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine speech and language trajectories in preterm infants from infancy to adulthood.
  • To identify risk factors and evaluate intervention efficacy for preterm infants' language development.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on speech and language outcomes in preterm infants.
  • Analysis of studies covering infancy through adulthood.

Main Results:

  • Speech and language delays are common in preterm infants, persisting into adulthood.
  • Biological and socioenvironmental factors significantly impact language outcomes.
  • In-utero, NICU, and home language experiences are critical for development.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians must recognize the need for early language interventions.
  • Promoting language-rich environments in NICU and home settings is vital.
  • Partnerships between parents, professionals, and communities can foster language development.
Abstract

Keywords:
prematurity outcomepretermspeech language delay

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