Speech Sound Development in Preterm Children Aged 3–4 Years: A Retrospective Observational Study
Preterm children are at considerable risk for persistent speech sound difficulties, which are closely linked to speech-language abilities. Given the lack of predictors of normalization outcomes, universal monitoring and comprehensive language-based interventions are recommended for preterm children with and without delayed speech sound development at age 3 years.
Authors
- KIMYOUNGTAE
- Sae Mi Hong
- Seunghee Ha
- Dongsun Yim
- Eun Jae Ko
- Hyun Sub Sim
Institutions
- Ulsan College (KR)
- Ewha Womans University (KR)
- Hallym University (KR)
- Asan Medical Center (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1044/2025_jslhr-25-00166
- Primary Topic
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00