Highlights•Auditory midbrain and thalamus support predictive coding and speech
encoding.•Corticofugal projections are involved, but their specific roles need to be …

The frequency-following response (FFR) to periodic complex sounds is a noninvasive scalp-
recorded auditory evoked potential that reflects synchronous phase-locked neural activity to …

Fetal hearing experiences shape the linguistic and musical preferences of neonates. From
the very first moment after birth, newborns prefer their native language, recognize their …

Objectives: The present envelope frequency-following response (FFR ENV) study aimed at
characterizing the neural encoding of the fundamental frequency of speech sounds in …

Infants born after fetal growth restriction (FGR)—an obstetric condition defined as the failure
to achieve the genetic growth potential—are prone to neurodevelopmental delays, with …

Background High‐risk newborns, such as premature or severely ill infants, often experience
painful treatments and separation from their parents. While previous studies have focused …

Purpose: The aim of the present study is to characterize the maturational changes during the
first 6 months of life in the neural encoding of two speech sound features relevant for early …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to characterize parameters used for frequency-
following response (FFR) acquisition in children up to 24 months of age through a …

Preterm children show developmental cognitive and language deficits that can be subtle
and sometimes undetectable until later in life. Studies of brain development in children who …

Exposure to maternal speech during the prenatal period shapes speech perception and
linguistic preferences, allowing neonates to recognize stories heard frequently in utero and …