Cognitive, Neuropsychological, and Academic Sequelae in Children with Leukemia.

Brown, Ronald T.; Madan-Swain, Avi

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ERIC Number: EJ461170

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Publication Date: 1993

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Cognitive, Neuropsychological, and Academic Sequelae in Children with Leukemia.

Brown, Ronald T.; Madan-Swain, Avi

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v26 n2 p74-90 Feb 1993

This research review finds that children with leukemia exhibit deficits in cognitive and neuropsychological functioning following either central nervous system irradiation or intrathecal chemotherapy. Implications of increased life expectancies for school reentry and the need for special education services are addressed. (DB)

Descriptors: Cancer, Cognitive Processes, Diseases, Drug Therapy, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Medical Services, Neurological Impairments, Neuropsychology, Outcomes of Treatment, Radiology, Reentry Students, Special Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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