Table 1
Adverse neurocognitive outcomes observed after very preterm birth
| Early outcomes (to 2 years) | School age outcomes |
|---|---|
| Low developmental scores | Cognitive impairment |
| Cerebral palsy | Motor impairment (clumsiness) |
| Blindness | Visual-spatial/perceptual problems |
| Deafness | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| Transient dystonia | Psychiatric symptoms |
| Feeding difficulties | Ocular impairments |
| Delayed language skills | Poor auditory discrimination |
| Special educational needs |
