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Importance of parent talk on the development of preterm infant vocalizations
Topic:
Preterm
Journal/Publication:
Pediatrics
Year:
2011
Participant Age Range:
0 –
0 months
Sample Size:
36
Participant Language:
English, Spanish
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To determine the sound environment of preterm infants cared for in the NICU/Hospital and to test the hypothesis that infants exposed to more adult language will make more vocalizations.