Advances in Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for Preterm Infants
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025 | Viewed by 134
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neurodevelopment of preterm infants; child development; mother–infant relationship; family-centered care; typical and atypical trajectories of infant neurodevelopment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled Advances in Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for Preterm Infants, highlights advancements in understanding and improving neurodevelopmental outcomes for infants born preterm (defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation). Despite improved survival rates, these infants often face short- and long-term challenges and are exposed to higher risk of cognitive, language, motor, and behavioral difficulties. For that reason, early identification and intervention are both essential for optimizing developmental trajectories and promoting resilience and long-term well-being.
This Special Issue will present the latest research exploring both risk and protective factors affecting preterm infants’ neurodevelopmental outcomes and the roles of parental and environmental factors in outcomes.
Key topics include longitudinal studies, novel therapeutic approaches, effective interventions and programs to improve resilience and positive developmental trajectories for preterm infants. All original research, review articles and expert commentaries that discuss empirical findings addressing these critical topics are welcome. Contributions should emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration to advance care and outcomes for preterm infants.
Dr. Corinna Gasparini
Dr. Barbara Caravale
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- preterm birth
- infant neurodevelopment
- preterm developmental outcomes
- early intervention for preterm infants
- family-centered care
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