Abstract
A cohort of normally developing preterm infants was subdivided into two gestational age groups (<32 weeks and 32-36 weeks) for the purpose of assessing the impact of the early extrauterine environment on motor development. The motor development of the two groups of infants was assessed and compared at seven points in time: term, 4, 8, and 12 months chronologic age and 4, 8, and 12 months adjusted age. Analyses revealed that certain components of early motor development are biologically driven, whereas other components are affected by the extrauterine environment. The impact of the environment also varied according to the age of the infant. Implications for therapeutic interventions for infants with motor disorders are discussed.
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