Early Identification and Early Intervention - Highlighted Project

Sensory Processing Patterns in Children Born Preterm

Very premature infants (24-32 weeks gestation) are exposed to the sensory stimulating environment of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at a time of physiologic instability and nervous system immaturity. Given their biological vulnerability and early environment, children born preterm may be at risk of developing atypical sensory processing patterns, but this has largely been unexplored. The purpose of this study is to describe the prevalence and type of sensory processing abnormalities in children born preterm.

Research Team Member Title Affiliations
Dr. Jill Zwicker, Project Lead Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, UBC UBCSHHC
Neonatal Follow-up Program BC Women's