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Direct linkRiggan, Kirsten A.; Nyquist, Christina; Michie, Marsha; Allyse, Megan A. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Researchers are investigating new technologies to mitigate or prevent symptoms of Down syndrome (DS), including chromosome silencing and pharmacotherapy. We surveyed parents of individuals with DS to assess their opinions on two hypothetical scenarios describing prenatal chromosome silencing and pediatric pharmacological intervention to improve…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Genetics, Prevention, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Thapar, Anita; Cooper, Miriam; Eyre, Olga; Langley, Kate – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2013
Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its possible causes still attract controversy. Genes, pre and perinatal risks, psychosocial factors and environmental toxins have all been considered as potential risk factors. Method: This review (focussing on literature published since 1997, selected from a search of PubMed)…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Risk, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests
Plumridge, Diane – 1980
Intended for parents and professionals, the book explains chromosome abnormalities in lay terms and discusses the relationship of specific conditions to birth defects. Chromosomal abnormalities are defined and factors in diagnosis and recurrence are discussed. Normal chromosome reproduction processes are covered while such numerical abnormalities…
Descriptors: Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Congenital Impairments, Down Syndrome
Peer reviewedMenolascino, Frank J.; Eyde, Donna R. – Behavioral Disorders, 1979
The article reviews a variety of biophysical variables which contribute to autism or autistic symptoms, and discusses the nature and manifestations of these psychobiological variables in terms of the need for individual yet comprehensive educational interventions and family support services. (DLS)
Descriptors: Autism, Biological Influences, Etiology, Family Involvement
Illinois Public Health Association, Springfield. – 1987
Five separate bibliographies present citations of resources regarding prenatal risk, premature and low birthweight infants, infant nutrition and breastfeeding, and early intervention for infants with disabilities. The first bibliography lists 133 references from medical texts and journals regarding child development, disabilities, diagnosis, and…
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Breastfeeding, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Tari, Andor J.; And Others – 1985
The annotated bibliography of over 1,200 citations published between 1943 and 1983 is intended as a comprehensive reference guide to the scientific study of infantile autism. After a search of the literature was conducted, the information was organized by format and subject, first for journal articles (19 topics are concerned with general…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Autism, Behavior Patterns, Biological Influences
Brown, Catherine Caldwell, Ed. – 1983
The booklet summarizes proceedings from a conference on prenatal and perinatal factors associated with learning disabilities and neurological problems. Many of the papers report data from the Collaborative Perinatal Project of the National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke, a longitudinal study of pregnancy…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Birth Weight, Clinical Diagnosis, Diseases
Hedrick, Bonnie M.; And Others – 1986
This listing of print and non-print resources related to the prevention of developmental disabilities is intended for use by health professionals and the general public. An introductory section defines developmental disabilities, offers a statement of the problem in Ohio, and describes Ohio's system for prevention/early intervention and the Ohio…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Developmental Disabilities
Download full textNational Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Washington, DC. – 1986
The scope of this bibliography encompasses the social and psychological aspects of genetic disorders. The bibliography lists selected English-language articles and books from the professional literature along with audiovisual materials produced by both voluntary organizations and professional filmmakers. The entries are organized by the following…
Descriptors: Adoption, Audiovisual Aids, Clergy, Clinical Diagnosis
