Developmental and Therapeutic Interventions in the NICU

About the Authors vii About the Contributors ix Acknowledgments xi Supporting Infant Occupations in the NICU 1(20) Historical Evolution of the Neonatal Therapist's Role 21(14) Perspectives on Developmental Theories Applicable to NICU Intervention 35(14) Personnel and Teamwork in the NICU 49(10) Physical Context, Equipment, Environmental Stressors, and Sources of Support in the NICU 59(18) Medical Management of High-Risk Infants 77(20) Embryonic Development and Neonatal Classification 97(18) Developmental Capabilities of Full-Term NICU Infants 115(20) Developmental Capabilities of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants 135(16) Evaluation of Infant Behavior and Development in the NICU 151(14) Family-Centered and Relationship-Based Care in the NICU 165(12) Elaine C. Meyer Rosemarie Bigsby Elements of Neonatal Positioning 177(28) Ongoing Feeding Evaluation and Intervention 205(38) Issues Related to the Transition Home and Prolonged NICU Stays 243(24) Follow-Up of High-Risk Infants 267(26) Betty R. Vohr Michael E. Msall References 293(26) Glossary of Abbreviations 319(6) Index 325