Normalizing Perinatal Neurological Development via Intervention

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Posted on May 29, 2021 by childrenslearninginstitute

Published:

May 29, 2021

Publication:

Diagnosis, Management and Modeling of Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Neuroscience of Development
Chapter 43

CLI Authors:

Dana DeMaster, PhD and Kelly Vaughn, PhD

Book Description:

Diagnosis, Management and Modeling of Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Neuroscience of Development is a comprehensive reference on the diagnosis and management of neurodevelopment and associated disorders. The book discusses the mechanisms underlying neurological development and provides readers with a detailed introduction to the neural connections and complexities in biological circuitries, as well as the interactions between genetics, epigenetics and other micro-environmental processes. In addition, the book also examines the pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions of development-related conditions.

Chapter Abstract:

This chapter integrates the available research investigating environmental factors that influence perinatal brain development. Attention is placed on reviewing factors in the NICU environment that increase biologic adversity in the months following preterm birth. The brain is most vulnerable when it is developing, which translates to a protracted period of increased risk from environmental insult during the perinatal period. Although limited, there is a growing body of research indicating improved neurological development resulting from interventions in the NICU that reduce preterm infant exposure to stress and increase opportunity for responsive and sensitive caregiver interaction. Family-based interventions are reviewed in the context of prematurity.

Citation:

DeMaster, D., Moore, B. D., & Vaughn, K. A. (2021). Normalizing perinatal neurological development via intervention. In Martin, C. R., Preedy, V. R., & Rajendram, R. (Eds.), Diagnosis, Management and Modeling of Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Neuroscience of Development (pp. 481-491). Academic Press. ISBN 9780128179888.

DOI:

Book: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817988-8.01002-2
Chapter: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817988-8.00043-9