Effects of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure on Special Education in School-Aged Children (HTML)
By Linda Lagasse, Barry Lester, Todd P Levine, Jing Liu
Pediatrics, 122, 1;
July
9,
2008
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of prenatal cocaine exposure on special education at age seven years with adjustment for covariates. School records were reviewed for 943 children to determine involvement in special education outcomes: (1) individualized education plan (IEP), (2) special education conditions, (3) support services, (4) special education classes, and (5) speech and language services. Prenatal cocaine exposure increased the likelihood of receiving an IEP and support services, with adjustment for covariates. Low birth weight and low child IQ increased the likelihood of all outcomes. Research shows that White children were more likely to get an IEP and speech and language services, which could indicate a greater advantage in getting educational resources for this population.
Index Terms: Behavior Problems, Children With Special Needs, Health Screening, Research Reports, Substance Abuse
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Publication Type: Journal Articles
Pages: 11 pages
Language: English
URL: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/122/1/e83?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=Prenatal+Cocaine+Exposure&andorexactfulltext=and&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT