Sujata Noronha*
Certified Neonatal and Pediatric Physiotherapist, Founder Director - Kidstreat Neonatal and Pediatric Development Centre, Consultant Neonatal and Pediatric Physiotherapist, Howard Newborn Centre, India
*Corresponding Author: Sujata Noronha, Certified Neonatal and Pediatric Physiotherapist, Founder Director - Kidstreat Neonatal and Pediatric Development Centre, Consultant Neonatal and Pediatric Physiotherapist, Howard Newborn Centre, India.
Received: December 28, 2021; Published: January 13, 2022
In India out of 27 million children born every year 3.5 million babies are born preterm. These preterm babies (<37 week) are at a higher risk of development delay in comparison to term born infants. According to recent studies children born preterm are at a higher risk of cerebral palsy, development delay, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Behaviour concerns and learning difficulties.
Citation: Sujata Noronha. “Building Blocks for Development". Acta Scientific Paediatrics 5.2 (2022): 10-11.
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