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Peer reviewedAlessandri, Steven M.; Bendersky, Margaret; Lewis, Michael – Developmental Psychology, 1998
Compared cognitive functioning of infants--at 8 and 18 months--with varying levels of prenatal cocaine exposure. Found that, with risk and polydrug exposure controlled, exposure groups did not differ at 8 months on Bayley Scales or recovery to a novel stimulus. Infants with heavy exposure or high environmental risk declined in mental development…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Cocaine, Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedSullivan, Margaret Wolan; Lewis, Michael – Journal of Early Intervention, 1990
A home-based, computer-monitored contingency intervention program was developed to provide a source of cognitive and motivational stimulation to infants with handicaps. Equipment includes a computer, contingency interface, software, adaptive toys, switches, and a mounting panel. Learning was exhibited by 19 of 20 infants, and parental response was…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Cognitive Development, Contingency Management, Disabilities
