Research Database

Importance of parent talk on the development of preterm infant vocalizations

Topic:

Preterm

Authors:

Caskey, Stephens, Tucker, Vohr

Journal/Publication:

Pediatrics

Year:

2011
Participant Age Range:

Sample Size:

36

Participant Language:

English, Spanish

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To determine the sound environment of preterm infants cared for in the NICU and to test the hypothesis that infants exposed to more adult language will make more vocalizations.