Pediatric Neurotoxicology

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.

Emphasizes academic and psychosocial outcomes, rather than primarily medical outcomes Provides practitioners with considerations for clinical intervention and classroom accommodations Details the harmful effects of a wide range of neurotoxins on the developing brain, emphasizing cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral outcomes

Autorentext
Cynthia A. Riccio, Ph.D. is a professor and the director of training in the school psychology program at Texas A&M University; she also has a faculty appointment at the Texas A&M Institute of Neuroscience (TAMIN). Dr. Riccio's primary research interests include learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, neuropsychology, and individual assessment. She has authored or co-authored more than 60 articles, 26 book chapters, 2 texts, and 2 edited texts, as well as one test instrument. Dr. Riccio is an active member in many professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association (Divisions 16, 40, 54), National Association of School Psychologists, Society for the Study of School Psychology, National Academy of Neuropsychology, and the International Neuropsychological Society. She is currently president-elect for the Society for the Study of School Psychology. She serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment and is onreview boards for many other professional journals. Jeremy R. Sullivan, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Sullivan received a B.S. in psychology from Sam Houston State University and a Ph.D. in school psychology from Texas A&M University. He is a licensed psychologist, licensed specialist in school psychology, and nationally certified school psychologist. Prior to joining the faculty at UTSA, he worked as a school psychologist for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Houston. Dr. Sullivan currently serves as the coordinator of the master's program in school psychology at UTSA. He also serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, and is on the editorial review board of psychology in the schools.

Klappentext
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 describes the mechanisms involved as neurotoxicity impacts the brain during pre- and postnatal exposure to alcohol, nicotine, prescription and street drugs, and environmental and chemical toxins. These robust findings are compatible with current understanding of neurodevelopment, and with current technological and other methods of identifying damage to children's brain-behavior structures and functioning. In addition, contributors identify factors that may reduce negative outcomes as well as offer recommendations for interventions and preventive strategies. Included in the coverage: < Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: academic and psychosocial outcomes. In utero exposure to nicotine, cocaine, and amphetamines. Psychotropic medication in pregnancy: focus on child outcomes. Neurocognitive effects of pesticides in children. Exposure to lead and other heavy metals: child development outcomes. The academic and psychosocial impact of air pollution on children. Pediatric Neurotoxicology synthesizes cross-disciplinary findings and clinical insights to benefit neuropsychologists, pediatricians, clinical social workers, child and school psychologists, and other professionals working to improve development and functioning in this underserved [ok?] child population.

Inhalt
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.