Parental Book-Reading to Preterm Born Infants in NICU: The Effects on Language Development in the First Two Years.

Erica Neri Leonardo L D De PascalisFrancesca AgostiniFederica GenovaAugusto BiasiniMarcello StellaElena Trombini

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

Reading in NICUs represents a suitable intervention that could positively influence language development and parent-infant relationships in preterm children. The study findings support its implementation as a preventive measure.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
gestational age
preterm infants
autism spectrum disorder
preterm birth
working memory
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
primary care
young adults