Edited by
Philip Davidson, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, U.S.A.
Gary Myers, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, U.S.A.
Bernard Weiss, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, U.S.A.
Series Editor:
Laraine Glidden, St. Mary's College of Maryland, USA
Description
Neurotoxicity and Developmental Disabilities is a comprehensive review of the relationship between neurotoxicity and
mental retardation. Though individual chapters each focus on a specific toxin, the chapters jointly emphasize that many variables influence
the developmental outcomes following exposure to neurotoxicants, including timing of exposure, pattern of exposure, dose, susceptibility,
and environmental conditions.
Coverage includes the developmental consequences of maternal exposure to methyl mercury, and direct
exposure to PCBs and Dioxins, lead, methanol, parental smoking, pthalates and pesticides. Additional chapters review research on environmental
agents and autism, and assessment studies of exposure.
This thematic volume in the
International Review of Research in Mental
Retardation begins with forewords by Stephen R. Schroeder, and series editor Laraine Glidden.
Included in series
International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities
Audience:
Academic researchers in developmental and cognitive psychology, as well as neuropsychology.
