Early social communication and language development in moderate-to-late preterm infants: a longitudinal study
This study investigates early development and language acquisition in moderate-to-late preterm (MLPT) infants, focusing on social communication as a key factor. Using a longitudinal design, social communicative, cognitive and language outcomes were assessed at 12, 18, and 24 months in 106 infants, i...
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| description | This study investigates early development and language acquisition in moderate-to-late preterm (MLPT) infants, focusing on social communication as a key factor. Using a longitudinal design, social communicative, cognitive and language outcomes were assessed at 12, 18, and 24 months in 106 infants, including 49 MLPT and 57 full-term (FT) infants. Standardized tools, including the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley-III), the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland-3), and the Social Attention and Communication Surveillance-Revised (SACS-R), were used to assess early developmental performance. Group differences and the interaction between group and assessment time points were analyzed to examine developmental patterns over time. Additionally, predictive models identified early indicators of receptive and expressive language performance at 24 months. The results revealed significant developmental delays in the MLPT group compared to their FT peers, with receptive language showing the most pronounced deficits. Early social communication behaviors, such as pointing, following a point, and attending to sounds at 12 months, emerged as strong predictors of both receptive and expressive language performance. Cognitive abilities also played a significant role, particularly in receptive language development. These findings underscore the utility of tools like the SACS-R in identifying early communication challenges and guiding tailored support strategies. Sustained developmental monitoring and targeted interventions that foster communication skills may promote positive language outcomes in MLPT infants, supporting their long-term developmental potential within this population with increased developmental needs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0075a125f0b44be4b1babf2382e590802025-08-20T03:07:20ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782025-04-011610.3389/fpsyg.2025.15564161556416Early social communication and language development in moderate-to-late preterm infants: a longitudinal studyBlanca Palomero-Sierra0Blanca Palomero-Sierra1Blanca Palomero-Sierra2Victoria Sánchez-Gómez3Victoria Sánchez-Gómez4María Magán-Maganto5María Magán-Maganto6María Magán-Maganto7Álvaro Bejarano-Martín8Álvaro Bejarano-Martín9Álvaro Bejarano-Martín10Irene Ruiz-Ayúcar11Victoria B. de Vena-Díez12Victoria B. de Vena-Díez13Giselle V. Mannarino14Giselle V. Mannarino15Emiliano Díez-Villoria16Emiliano Díez-Villoria17Emiliano Díez-Villoria18Ricardo Canal-Bedia19Ricardo Canal-Bedia20Ricardo Canal-Bedia21Institute for Community Inclusion (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainDepartment of Basic Psychology, Psychobiology, and Behavioral Science Methodology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Community Inclusion (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainDepartment of Basic Psychology, Psychobiology, and Behavioral Science Methodology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Community Inclusion (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainDepartment of Basic Psychology, Psychobiology, and Behavioral Science Methodology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Community Inclusion (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainDepartment of Personality, Assessment, and Psychological Treatments, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainUniversity Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Community Inclusion (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Community Inclusion (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Community Inclusion (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainDepartment of Basic Psychology, Psychobiology, and Behavioral Science Methodology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Community Inclusion (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainInstitute for Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainDepartment of Personality, Assessment, and Psychological Treatments, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, SpainThis study investigates early development and language acquisition in moderate-to-late preterm (MLPT) infants, focusing on social communication as a key factor. Using a longitudinal design, social communicative, cognitive and language outcomes were assessed at 12, 18, and 24 months in 106 infants, including 49 MLPT and 57 full-term (FT) infants. Standardized tools, including the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley-III), the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland-3), and the Social Attention and Communication Surveillance-Revised (SACS-R), were used to assess early developmental performance. Group differences and the interaction between group and assessment time points were analyzed to examine developmental patterns over time. Additionally, predictive models identified early indicators of receptive and expressive language performance at 24 months. The results revealed significant developmental delays in the MLPT group compared to their FT peers, with receptive language showing the most pronounced deficits. Early social communication behaviors, such as pointing, following a point, and attending to sounds at 12 months, emerged as strong predictors of both receptive and expressive language performance. Cognitive abilities also played a significant role, particularly in receptive language development. These findings underscore the utility of tools like the SACS-R in identifying early communication challenges and guiding tailored support strategies. Sustained developmental monitoring and targeted interventions that foster communication skills may promote positive language outcomes in MLPT infants, supporting their long-term developmental potential within this population with increased developmental needs.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1556416/fullmoderate-to-late preterm infantsprematuritysocial communicationlanguage developmentcognitive developmentneurodevelopment |
| spellingShingle | Blanca Palomero-Sierra Blanca Palomero-Sierra Blanca Palomero-Sierra Victoria Sánchez-Gómez Victoria Sánchez-Gómez María Magán-Maganto María Magán-Maganto María Magán-Maganto Álvaro Bejarano-Martín Álvaro Bejarano-Martín Álvaro Bejarano-Martín Irene Ruiz-Ayúcar Victoria B. de Vena-Díez Victoria B. de Vena-Díez Giselle V. Mannarino Giselle V. Mannarino Emiliano Díez-Villoria Emiliano Díez-Villoria Emiliano Díez-Villoria Ricardo Canal-Bedia Ricardo Canal-Bedia Ricardo Canal-Bedia Early social communication and language development in moderate-to-late preterm infants: a longitudinal study Frontiers in Psychology moderate-to-late preterm infants prematurity social communication language development cognitive development neurodevelopment |
| title | Early social communication and language development in moderate-to-late preterm infants: a longitudinal study |
| title_full | Early social communication and language development in moderate-to-late preterm infants: a longitudinal study |
| title_fullStr | Early social communication and language development in moderate-to-late preterm infants: a longitudinal study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Early social communication and language development in moderate-to-late preterm infants: a longitudinal study |
| title_short | Early social communication and language development in moderate-to-late preterm infants: a longitudinal study |
| title_sort | early social communication and language development in moderate to late preterm infants a longitudinal study |
| topic | moderate-to-late preterm infants prematurity social communication language development cognitive development neurodevelopment |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1556416/full |
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