Early motor repertoire and long-term neurological outcome

In conclusion, this thesis described the development of both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the early motor repertoire, particularly at around three months’ post-term age in term and preterm infants. Qualitative aspects, and some quantitative aspects of the early motor repertoire are predictive for neurological outcome at school age. In specific groups at risk for an abnormal neurological development, we found several additional associations between the early motor repertoire and functional outcome at school age. These findings may be relevant for the understanding of early brain development.