ENGLISH

Pediatric Neurotoxicology: Academic and Psychosocial Outcomes

By Cynthia A. Riccio , Jeremy R. Sullivan (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Year
2016
ISBN
978-3-319-32356-5, 978-3-319-32358-9
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-32358-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5099416 bytes)
Series
Specialty Topics in Pediatric Neuropsychology
Edition
1
Pages
XIV, 198\205
Time added
2016-11-20 09:00:00
Neuropsychology;Pediatrics;Child and School Psycho

Description

This book focuses on children and the impact of neurotoxins on the developing brain to guide the practice of psychologists working with children in clinical and school settings. Each chapter covers a distinct neurotoxin or group of neurotoxins, with particular emphasis on the impact of the neurotoxin exposure on the developing brain and long-term cognitive and psychosocial outcomes. This is more complex than studying neurotoxins with adults because of the rapid development occurring in the child's brain. Further, children are more susceptible than adults to the effects of neurotoxins due to their developmental status. Many of the effects discussed in this volume occur in utero, thus setting the stage for an altered developmental trajectory.

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