Children With Prenatal Drug Exposure
Children With Prenatal Drug Exposure

Author: Lynette S Chandler

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-06-03

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1317826884

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Children With Prenatal Drug Exposure examines new medical approaches for predicting the developmental progress of children who have been exposed to drugs in utero. This book outlines effective methods for intervention and assessment and indicates future directions for investigation. It provides practical and up-to-date information on treatments and research development, while it encourages practitioners to come to their own conclusions through careful documentation and analysis of each case. Children With Prenatal Drug Exposure cuts across many disciplines to provide the reader with a vivid analysis of the complexities and challenges surrounding health care of children who have been prenatally exposed to drugs. This guidebook explores the controversies over treatment and therapy options and the ethics of care. It advocates positive outcome intervention methods that promote the health interests of both mother and unborn child whenever possible, with an emphasis on clinical efforts geared to change maternal behavior. Practical and comprehensive, Children With Prenatal Drug Exposure explores a full range of provoking topics, including: neurological effects and sensory motor delays caused by cocaine exposure foster care and its impact on motor development adolescent pregnancy and the complications of prenatal substance abuse ethical dilemmas multidimensional measurement systems and longitudinal research The book’s authors believe that in order to meet the needs of children who have been prenatally exposed to drugs, care providers must know the limitations associated with the process and methodology of assessment and learn to address the shortcomings of evaluation. With this in mind, this book aims to equip psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, researchers, and physicians with the “know-how” they require for optimizing their health care services and contributing valuable research that the field so urgently needs.

Prenatal Exposure to Drugs/alcohol
Prenatal Exposure to Drugs/alcohol

Author: Jeanette M. Soby

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0398076340

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This book describes the characteristics of youngsters affected by prenatal drug/alcohol exposure and explores strategies to circumvent this damage in order to maximize the individual's remaining strengths. Information and suggestions are primarily for the professionals in education who can provide supportive coordination for caregivers, mental health, and medical service providers-in terms of relaying information and pinpointing techniques for learning that are the most successful for each youngster. Medical literature on the physical, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics of this population is described for readers without a medical background. Terminology that is commonly used by various disciplines, outside of education, is also included. Educational needs, successful learning environments, and instructional techniques are addressed, as well as how the environment must be adapted to in order to optimize the experiences of these youngsters. Divided into three sections, Part One presents the characteristics of youngsters prenatally drug exposed, giving the reader an understanding of possible damage. Part two presents background on the cognitive processes involved in learning. The primary focus of this section is on normal learning processes. Part three describes instructional strategies for learning and everyday life experiences those youngsters with disabilities find challenging. The book will help educators and parents to recognize deficits so that strategies can be implemented. Instructional and management recommendations are made with this in mind. It will be of interest to educators, social workers, nurses, other service and care providers, foster care workers, and parents.--Back cover.

The Effects of Prenatal Drug Exposure on Children of Minority Families and Their Overall Adjustment
The Effects of Prenatal Drug Exposure on Children of Minority Families and Their Overall Adjustment

Author: Karen Gudino

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 9780438071254

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The purpose of this research is to examine the factors contributing to the overall adjustment of children of minority families who have been prenatally exposed to drugs. The objectives of this analysis are to understand what areas of a child's life are affected when exposed to harmful substance during the fetal growth, along with how they adjust to those factors from birth and through their adult life. This study discusses micro, mezzo, and macro level interventions that can be implemented. Preventative approaches to decrease further exposure to this social issue are also present.

Educating Young Children Prenatally Exposed to Drugs and at Risk
Educating Young Children Prenatally Exposed to Drugs and at Risk

Author: Shirley A. Jackson

Publisher: Department of Education

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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This report presents findings of an inquiry into the educational needs of children prenatally exposed to drugs and covers: (1) the extent of the problem, (2) negative effects of prenatal drug exposure on a child's educational potential, (3) typical behaviors and learning deficits of such children, and (4) characteristics of successful early childhood programs for this population. The report also contains profiles of eight programs specifically designed to educate children prenatally exposed to drugs or experiencing psychosocial traumas. Programs are located in the District of Columbia, Los Angeles (California), St. Petersburg (Florida), Tampa (Florida), New York City, Chicago (Illinois) and Palo Alto (California). Highlights of the review of the four study questions include: the number of children prenatally exposed to illicit drugs is increasing; the prevalent use of alcohol and cigarettes poses a greater prenatal threat to a larger number of babies than does any illicit drug; 30-40 percent of prenatally drug exposed children display developmental delays in the absence of effective early intervention; there is no profile of behavior and learning typical of drug-exposed children; educators should focus on identifying and addressing the problem behaviors, not on the causes; and successful programs use developmentally appropriate practice standards and not new instructional methodology especially for drug-exposed children. Recommendations, a list of 32 programmatic or organizational resources, and a glossary complete the report. (Contains approximately 132 references.) (DB)

Educating Drug-exposed Children
Educating Drug-exposed Children

Author: Janet Y. Thomas

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9780415948944

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First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.