A Literature Review: Attention Profile in Preterm Children—It’s Time To Act

This review yields evidence that preterm children exhibit distinct and specific attention deficits during preschool and school age, characterized by a phenotypical clinical and neuropsychological attentional profile. Early identification of these issues is crucial, as it enables timely interventions to support school participation and mitigate the risk of learning difficulties, academic failure, and other secondary complications associated with attention deficits.