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Risk Factors in Early Child Development: Is Prenatal Cocaine/Polydrug Exposure a Key Variable?

Authors :
Phelps, Leadelle
Wallace, Nancy Virginia
Bontrager, Annie
Source :
Psychology in the Schools. Jul 1997 34(3):245-252.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Assessed the effect of cocaine/polydrug in utero exposure on early childhood development while controlling for covariant factors. Analysis of two matched samples of preschoolers (20 with drug exposure and 20 without) revealed that both groups scored approximately one standard deviation below the expected mean in social skills, auditory comprehension, and expressive language. (RJM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0033-3085
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Psychology in the Schools
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ556614
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research