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Methamphetamine exposure, iron deficiency, and implications for cognitive-communicative function: A case study
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Goldberg, LR and Heiss, CJ and White, L and Kaf, WA and Becker, A and Schindler, JB and Dion, N and Oswalt, JL, Methamphetamine exposure, iron deficiency, and implications for cognitive-communicative function: A case study, Communication Disorders Quarterly, 31, (3) pp. 183-192. ISSN 1525-7401 (2010) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2010 SAGE Publications
DOI: doi:10.1177/1525740109340437
Abstract
Methamphetamine (meth) exposure during fetal development has the potential to adversely affect the development of multiple organ systems. An interdisciplinary case study of a 4-year 11-month-old child born to a mother addicted to meth revealed significant cognitive and communicative delays. Possible meth-related consequences for these delays included stroke in utero with associated hemiparesis and epilepsy, congenital eye dysfunction, recurrent middle ear infections, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), social adjustment problems, and parental neglect. An important additional finding was the child's nondietary iron deficiency anemia, which could contribute to or compound meth-related behavioral problems. The influence of chronic iron deficiency anemia on cognitive-communicative function speaks to the importance of including dietitians in the interdisciplinary team assessment of children exposed to meth.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | Methamphetamine exposure, case study, cognitive function |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Public health |
Research Field: | Health promotion |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Evaluation of health and support services |
Objective Field: | Health education and promotion |
UTAS Author: | Goldberg, LR (Associate Professor Lyn Goldberg) |
ID Code: | 95567 |
Year Published: | 2010 |
Deposited By: | Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre |
Deposited On: | 2014-10-03 |
Last Modified: | 2014-11-12 |
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