Research Publications
The Infant Development Research Program in Staten Island has conducted various studies and published numerous papers and poster presentations. Our publications cover a wide range of topics related to infant development, including attention, motor skills, cognition, and the use of digital tools.
Explore our recent publication investigating the evolution of the literature on General Movement Assessment (GMA) and the digital tools that are currently being used. Learn how state-of-the-art methodology to diagnose neurodevelopmental disorders still relies heavily on observation. We propose that combining traditional clinical observation criteria with digital means may allow earlier diagnoses and interventional therapies for infants
Explore our latest publication on how early detection is paramount in averting an infant’s risk for neurodevelopmental disorders (ND). Gain insights into how facilitating early intervention at that age maximizes neural plasticity.
Gain knowledge in how by combining perinatal and longitudinal data, Machine Learning (ML) modeling was able to predict 24-month mental/psychomotor delay in very preterm infants ½ year early which could potentially advance the implementation of intervention services. Cognitive/verbal and fine/gross motor delays require separate interventions in very preterm infants, but there is a substantial overlap in the risk factors that can be used to predict these delays.