Development of exploratory behavior in late preterm infants.
Exploratory behaviors of 9 late preterm infants and 10 full-term infants were evaluated longitudinally at 5, 6 and 7 months of age. Eight exploratory behaviors were coded. The preterm infants mouthed the object less and had delayed gains in Waving compared to the full-term infants.
Department of Physiotherapy, Neuropediatrics Section, Federal University of São Carlos, 13565-905 São Paulo, Brazil. daniele.soares@gmail.com
Daniele de Almeida
Dde A
Soares
Claes
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von Hofsten
Eloisa
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Tudella
D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology*; D005106:Exploratory Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D018730:Infant Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male