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Cognitive profiles of extremely preterm children: Full-Scale IQ hides strengths and weaknesses.

Ylva Fredriksson KaulMartin JohanssonJohanna MånssonKarin StjernqvistAijaz FarooqiFredrik SereniusLisa B Thorell
Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2021)
Extremely preterm children had greater weaknesses in working memory and perceptual abilities. However, detailed analyses of cognitive subscales showed large heterogeneity and provided no support for a specific cognitive profile. In conclusion, Full-Scale IQ scores hide strengths and weaknesses and individual profiles for EPT children need to be considered in order to provide appropriate support.
Keyphrases
  • working memory
  • young adults
  • low birth weight
  • preterm birth
  • preterm infants