Patient's question:
My relative's son is a premature baby. He is now 3 years old and went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said he has reduced white matter in his brain and mentioned that it might affect his future studies. What exactly is going on with this?Doctor's answer:
Mainly, there is a developmental delay in brain function, which requires medication to promote brain development. The current time is the best opportunity for treatment, and after the treatment, the child can catch up with normal development. It is recommended to visit the neurology department of a children's hospital to see if early intervention is needed.Early intervention refers to developing educational and service plans for children aged 5 or younger who have developmental disorders, developmental delays, or other impairments. Harmonious education and services involve multiple disciplines, and neurologists can arrange them according to the situation. The essence of early intervention is to stimulate children's sensory abilities and promote their motor coordination.