This resource gives professionals the foundation of clinical knowledge they will need to work with high-risk newborns. It includes research findings and practical guidelines clinicians will use to promote the well-being of infants in the NICU and to involve and support their families. It includes a synopsis of the functional abilities of premature infants, detailed guidelines of positioning and feeding, an overview of medical conditions of newborns and commonly used interventions, and information on following up with high-risk infants.

Table of Contents

Supporting Infant Occupations In The NICU; Historical Evolution Of The Neonatal Therapist's Role; Perspectives On Developmental Theories Applicable To NICU Intervention; Personnel And Teamwork In The NICU; Physical Context, Equipment, Environmental Stressors, And Sources Of Support In The NICU; Medical Management Of High-Risk Infants; Embryonic Development And Neonatal Classification. (Part Contents).