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Peer reviewedErnhart, Claire B.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1985
Reanalysis of previously reported findings associating preschool lead level and outcome measures (including cognitive measures, reading tests, and teacher behavior ratings) did not substantiate the positive findings. (CL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Disabilities, Lead Poisoning, Reading Ability
Peer reviewedErnhart, Claire B.; Needleman, Herbert L. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1987
Opposing views regarding the connection between lead exposure and cognitive impairment are presented. C. B. Ernhart states that no study has yet proved that low-level lead exposure is detrimental to child development, while H. L. Needleman asserts that previous research studies have proven conclusively that such a connection exists. (CB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Etiology, Intelligence Quotient, Lead Poisoning
