Antenatal and neonatal risk factors in very preterm children were associated with language difficulties at 9 years of age.

Hanna-Leena Taskila Minna HeikkinenAnneli YlihervaTaina VälimaaMikko HallmanTuula KaukolaHanna Kallankari

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2022)

Schoolchildren born at a VLGA had more difficulties with receptive language abilities and word reading than children born at term. Foetal growth restriction and early neonatal morbidities were associated with language difficulties.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm birth
low birth weight
risk factors
autism spectrum disorder
young adults
preterm infants
working memory