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Preemie Development & Special Needs

Neonatologists, professionals, and parents discuss the development of children born premature. Developmental, medical and other issues evolve as preemies grow up - some resolving and others arising as children age and face new challenges.

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Preemie Development

Sensory Integration Problems in Preemies
Common sensory integration problems in preemies, causes and solutions.

Developmental risks and followup
Early identification of developmental difficulties is believed to be critical to the success of treatments for these conditions. Sheena Carter, PhD

Risks in Adopting a Pre-Term or Low Birth Weight Baby
Overview of the potential developmental outcome when considering the adoption of a pre-term or low birth weight LBW baby. Patricia Irwin Johnston

Will My Baby "Catch Up"?
A summary of scientific studies on growth and prematurity. Dr. Raye-Ann deRegnier

Developmental Care: Overstimulation and Your Premature Baby
Your premature baby gets upset easily - what can you do to help? Maren Peterson-DeGroff

Scars of the NICU
Preemie parents discuss the residual scars children born prematurely carry from their time in the NICU. Allison Martin

Dental Problems Related to Prematurity
Development and common problems of the teeth of premature children. Dianne Maroney

Timing of Diagnoses of Prematurity Impacts
Overview of ages when common diagnoses related to prematurity are made. Helen Harrison

Premature Baby and Child
An interview with co-author Dianne Maroney. She explains that the trials of having a premature infant do not end once they bring their preemie home from the hospital..

Premature Baby and Child
An interview with co-author Amy Tracy. She explains how her book addressses the lack of information for parents of preterm babies, especially those who were more fragile.

Pain Tolerance in Preemies
Parents describe pain tolerance in their preemies. Rene Milner

Recommended Books

Prematurity Books
The best books for parenting after the NICU. Reviews and author interviews.

Special Needs Books
The best books on children's special needs - cerebral palsy, sensory integration, special needs parenting, speech and much more.

Parenting Books
Behavior, sleep, sibling rivalry and other crucial parenting issues.

Special Needs Website

Children's Disabilities Information

Parent Support

Preemie Child Mailing List
Moderated email support list for parents of children born premature, 4 years or older.

Prematurity Forum
Bulletin board for discussion of prematurity impacts, all ages welcome.

Special Needs Mailing Lists
List of lists for parents of children with special needs or disabilities.

Prematurity Forums & Mailing Lists
List of lists and forums for parents of children born premature.

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