SeeHearSpeak Podcast
Episode 4: Is feeding the new play? Are all pacifiers created equal? Pediatric Feeding, Speech, and Language with Emily Zimmerman
Mar 27, 2019
Emily Zimmerman, a pediatric feeding, speech, and language expert, discusses the relationship between feeding and play, the impact of pacifiers on sucking and feeding, and long-term outcomes for preterm infants' speech and language. She explores the importance of early education and intervention for preterm infants and using feeding as a platform for cognitive linguistic stimulation. Zimmerman also shares insights on balancing motherhood and a career in science and highlights ongoing research on infant feeding, vocal development, and environmental factors influencing child brain health.
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Quick takeaways
- Preterm infants face challenges in language development compared to full-term peers, but there are no differences in pragmatic skills.
- Feeding infants offers a unique opportunity for language stimulation and early attachment and bonding.
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The long-term language outcomes for preterm infants are worse compared to their full-term peers
A meta-analysis revealed that preterm infants scored significantly worse on language, receptive language, expressive language, phonological awareness, and grammar compared to their full-term peers. However, there were no differences in pragmatic skills. These results highlight the challenges preterm infants face in catching up to their peers in language development.
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