Infant communication. How should we define this, and is it important?. Issue 6 (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harding, Celia; Whiting, Lisa; Petty, Julia; Edney, Sarah; Murphy, Rebecca; Crossley, Siew-Lian
• Is Part Of: Journal of neonatal nursing. Volume 28:Issue 6(2022)
• Page Start: 452
• Page End: 454
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Newborn infants -- Care -- Periodicals; Newborn infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Neonatal intensive care -- Periodicals; Soins infirmiers en néonatologie -- Périodiques; Infant, Newborn, Diseases -- Periodicals; Intensive Care, Neonatal -- Periodicals; Neonatal Nursing -- Periodicals; 618.9200231
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jnn.2022.01.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-1841

Abstract

Abstract: Infants born preterm are at high risk of developing speech, language and communication difficulties in their early years. Published literature investigating early parent - infant interaction often describe "communication" with reference to early bonding. Strategies such as bonding, attachment, responsiveness to cues and skin to skin care are essential precursor skills for the development of productive dyadic relationships. However, studies that consider speech, language and communication support for families when receiving care for their infant on a neonatal unit are sparse. This paper discusses communication from a linguistic perspective and the authors argue why this is important.