Brain and behavior relationships in preterm children

Although initial follow up studies of preterm children focused on outcomes such as cerebral palsy and intellectual disability, over time we have learned that social and emotional problems also may be consequences of preterm birth and that these problems may be associated with brain injury. In this volume of The Journal, Duncan et al studied extremely preterm toddlers at 18-22 months of age. Social difficulties and problem behaviors were described in 26-34% of children. Social competence was linked with cerebellar lesions on magnetic resonance imaging.

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