As your preemie baby grows, he'll outgrow diaper changes and apnea monitors. If your child shows any long term effects of prematurity, you may start thinking about how to give him or her the best possible start in school.
Long Term Effects of Prematurity: Babies who were born very premature or who had severe health problems at birth may have long term effects of prematurity.
Early Intervention for Premature Babies: Early intervention is a group of federally mandated programs that can help premature babies to develop the skills they need to thrive. If your baby shows any long term effects of prematurity, he or she may qualify for early intervention services at a minimal cost to you.
Is My Preemie Ready for Kindergarten?: If your baby was born any time between August and late fall, you may struggle to decide whether or not to enroll in kindergarten the year he or she turns five.
Did You Use Early Intervention?: Parents share their stories about early intervention, why they decided to use it and how it worked for them.
