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The LIFE (Long-term Infant Follow-up Evaluation) Program at the Children’s Hospital at Providence provides early identification of developmental strengths and possible needs of infants who are graduates of a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
The assessment team consists of a developmental pediatrician; pediatric occupational therapist; pediatric physical therapist; and family care coordinator all with extensive experience working with high-risk newborns and their families.
The assessment consists of standardized developmental testing by the therapists; followed by physical exam, review and discussion with parents about child’s neonatal intensive care course, risk status, and developmental progress by the developmental pediatrician.
The family care coordinator connects family to appropriate supportive community services and resources and collaborates with the “team” of community providers who offer ongoing support to child and family.
Evaluations usually take place at the corrected ages of 4-5 months, 12 months and 24 months. Other ages will be considered on an individual basis. Referrals are routinely made through the NICU although family or medical providers can contact the clinic directly.
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