Supporting Auditory Development in the Premature and High-risk Infant: We Don't Get Do-overs!: 1.0 CE
The auditory cortex undergoes rapid growth and development in the third trimester, but most NICU patients are exposed to too much noise and too little positive auditory stimuli. By understanding their needs and the sources of unwanted sound, we can devise strategies to enhance auditory development in existing NICUs and new construction. While many of these strategies require a commitment by the organization as a whole, parents and caregivers still have a major role and impact on the long-term auditory development of each baby.