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Author Jepsen, Jonna.

Title Born too early : hidden handicaps of premature children / Jonna Jepsen ; foreword by Gorm Greisen ; translated by Helen Martin.

Publication Info. London : Karnac, 2006.

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 238 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
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Note Translation of: For tidligt fødte børn : usynlige senfølger. Copenhagen : Reitzel Forlag, 2004.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-228) and index.
Contents The disadvantaged start -- Short- and long-term consequences -- Prevention and possible treatment methods -- Requirements for provision of public support -- Professionals involved in family support -- Parents and siblings -- Case histories -- Research.
Summary Many prematurely born children develop normally, but there are many who have to battle with hidden consequences of their too early birth - for example fear and insecurity; hyperactivity and hyper sensitivity; frequent infections; difficulties with concentration and with learning; delayed development of motor-skills; problems with eating and sleeping; and stress and restlessness. The book discusses how these physical and mental consequences - both apparent and hidden - can be understood and alleviated. The book is written from a trans-disciplinary aspect, and the aim is to give parents and prof.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Premature infants.
Premature infants.
Premature infants -- Development.
Premature infants -- Development.
Premature infants -- Care.
Premature infants -- Care.
Infant, Premature -- psychology.
Child Development.
Perinatal Care -- methods.
Premature Birth.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Title For tidligt fødte børn. English
Other Form: Print version: Jepsen, Jonna. For tidligt fødte børn. English. Born too early. London : Karnac, 2006 1855753545 (DLC) 2006286479 (OCoLC)75661460
ISBN 9781849405218 (electronic book)
1849405212 (electronic book)
1283249391
9781283249393
1855753545
9781855753549