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Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Developmental Characteristics of Toddlers Prenatally Exposed to Cocaine.
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Yolton, Kimberly A.; And Others – Child Study Journal, 1994
Toddlers in foster care, exposed prenatally to cocaine, were assessed for development, temperament, play behaviors, and adaptive and maladaptive behaviors. Compared to nonexposed toddlers, these toddlers possessed more risk factors at birth and experienced more illnesses after birth; scored lower on conceptual development and higher on expression…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Affective Behavior, Behavior Development, Child Behavior