Pediatric Neurotoxicology Academic and Psychosocial Outcomes /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Riccio, Cynthia A. (Editor), Sullivan, Jeremy R. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Specialty Topics in Pediatric Neuropsychology
• Subjects: Psychology.; Pediatrics.; Social work.; Neuropsychology.; Child psychology.; School psychology.; Child and School Psychology.; Social Work.

Pediatric Neurotoxicology Academic and Psychosocial Outcomes Cynthia A. Riccio and Jeremy R. Sullivan, editors This comprehensive guide details the harmful effects of a wide range of neurotoxins on the developing brain, emphasizing cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral outcomes. It describe...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction. - Fetal alcohol effects
• In utero exposure to nicotine
• In utero exposure to cocaine and amphetamines
• In utero exposure to opiates and marijuana
• In utero exposure to anti-epileptic drugs
• In utero exposure to psychiatric medications
• Direct exposure to pesticides
• Direct exposure to metals, especially lead
• Direct exposure to environmental pollutants
• Conclusion.