School Readiness Predictors of Early Academic Achievement in Children Born Very Preterm.

H Gerry TaylorRebekah A BenkartDaphne M VrantsidisJessica QuachTyler A BuschTimothy HornMary Lauren NeelNathalie L Maitre

Published in: Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP (2024)

Findings suggest that deficits on tests in multiple readiness domains assessed before school entry in children born VPT or FT are associated with early school-age achievement. The most pronounced readiness deficits in the VPT group at age 4 years were also among those most closely associated with later difficulties in achievement. Further research is needed to refine assessment of school readiness in children born VPT.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
physical activity
gestational age
young adults
mental health
traumatic brain injury
preterm birth
preterm infants