Habituation Alteration in Infants with Periventricular Echogenicity as an Indicator of Neurocognitive Impairment

Aldrete Cortez, Vania Rocío; Tafoya, Silvia A.; Ramírez-García, Luz Angélica; Poblano, Adrián

doi:10.1080/87565641.2020.1871482

Habituation Alteration in Infants with Periventricular Echogenicity as an Indicator of Neurocognitive Impairment

Journal

Developmental Neuropsychology

ISSN

8756-5641

1532-6942

Date Issued

2021

Author(s)

Tafoya, Silvia A.

Ramírez-García, Luz Angélica

Poblano, Adrián

Type

Resource Types::text::journal::journal article

DOI

10.1080/87565641.2020.1871482

URL

https://scripta.up.edu.mx/handle/20.500.12552/2148

Abstract

Habituation difficulties may suggest neurocognitive impairment. Periventricular echogenicity (PVE) potentially causes subtle damage that poses neuropsychological risk. Habituation was evaluated through heart rate and behavioral states in infants at 36–37 weeks of corrected age between control and PVE groups. PVE infants showed early alertness and abrupt changes in behavioral states. However, the comparison group could better regulate their states. Heart rate was significantly high and remained unchanged in the PVE group but decreased in the control group. Alterations during the habituation paradigm in PVE infants could be early indicators of neuropsychological risk impairment. Scope of early habituation assessment is discussed. © 2021 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.