Apart from motor and behavioral dysfunctions, deficits in cognitive skills are among the well-
documented sequelae of preterm birth. However, early identification of infants at risk for poor
cognition is still a challenge, as no clear association between pathological findings based
on neuroimaging scans and cognitive functions have been detected as yet. The Prechtl
General Movement Assessment (GMA) has shown its merits for the evaluation of the integrity
of the young nervous system. It is a reliable tool for identifying infants at risk for neuromotor …