ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Maternal Withdrawal in Early Interaction Is Associated with Decreased Grey Matter Volume during the First Two Years of Life
- Karlen Lyons-Ruth
Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Hospital - Stephanie Kim
Harvard University - Jennifer Khoury
Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Hospital - Banu Ahtam
Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital - Michelle Bosquet Enlow
Harvard Medical School - Ellen Grant
Harvard Medical School
Abstract
Infant grey matter volume (GMV) appears sensitive to adequate interaction with the caregiver. Maternal withdrawal at 4 months, but not other interactive difficulties, was associated with lower GMV assessed between 4 and 24 months. Withdrawal did not interact with age, with the relation evident across the first two years.
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