Tag: Child Development
In Utero Exposure to Cannabis Tied to Worse Neonatal Outcomes
Impact seen on birth weight, preterm birth, neonatal intensive care unit admission
Adenotonsillectomy No Aid for Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children
However, improvements seen for behavior, symptoms, quality of life, and blood pressure with mild sleep-disordered breathing
Lower Number of Positive Childhood Experiences Tied to Eating Behaviors in College Students
Lower number of positive experiences tied to higher binge eating, less intuitive eating
In Utero Corticosteroid Exposure Not Detrimental to Offspring Neurodevelopment
However, for β2-adrenergic agonists, association seen between mid-to-late pregnancy exposure and delayed personal-social skills
Prenatal Lead Exposure Linked to Child Cognitive Developmental Delay
The association of developmental delay with maternal lead level was more evident among children with higher genetic risk
New Report IDs Threats of Climate Change to Children, Youth
Evidence shows impacts on development and mental health
New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children’s Brains Might Spur Autism
Low-Income Children, Families Exposed to More Neurotoxic Chemicals
Review also shows greater negative impact on cognitive outcomes from exposures
Maternal Psychosocial Stress, COVID-19 Infection Tied to Infant Attentional Processing
Findings revealed lower infant attention scores at six months, which predicted socioemotional function, neurodevelopmental risk
Eye Tracking of Social Visual Engagement Predicts Autism Diagnosis
Findings seen among 16- to 30-month-old children referred to specialty autism clinics
