Preemie Development - Preemie 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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Great resources for on children's special needs and disabilities. Sensory integration, cerebral palsy, parenting and much more.

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Parenting after the NICU. Book reviews and author interviews.

Preemie Development

Preemie Brain Bleeds
A preemie mom discusses brain bleeds in preemies, sharing her experience in the NICU and providing background information. Nicole Zimmerman

What to Do When Your Child is in the Hospital
Parent tips if your child is in the hospital. Miriam Edelson

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

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

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

Prematurity and Speech and Language Delays
If a child is born prematurely, he may not meet the milestones that his chronological age suggests. Laura Dyer

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

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

Comforting Your Preemie In the NICU - Preemie Signals
Comfort your preemie in the NICU by learning his signals. Kristine Repino

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

From Diapers to Dating
Will my preemie ever be tall? Allison Martin

The "R" Word
A father is told his little boy may have mild mental retardation. Jeff Stimpson

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

Premature Baby and Child
The trials of having a premature infant do not end once your preemie is home. Dianne Maroney

Premature Baby and Child
Providing much needed information for parents of preterm babies. Amy Tracy

Preemie's Special Needs

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

Advocacy for Preemies

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)

Cerebral Palsy and Motor Impairment

Growth and Feeding

Sensory Integration

More Special Needs Information for Preemies

Children's Disabilities Information website has articles and resources for preemie parents on many special needs related to prematurity. Including:

ADD and ADHD
Allergies
Austism
Asthma
Cerebral Palsy
Constipation
Feeding
Learning Disabilities
Seizures
Sensory Integration
Sleep Difficulties
Special Needs Parenting
Speech
Vision

Preemie Parent Online Support

Preemie Celebrations Guest Book
Read entries and share your preemie's accoomplishments with thousands of other parents.

Preemie Child Mailing List
Discussion list for parents of preemies, 4 years or older.

Preemie Books - best books on caring for your preemie
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Special Needs Forums
Discussion groups for parents of children with special needs or disabilities.

Childrens Disabilities Information
Special needs support for long term preemie issues.

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