Prevention Of Developmental Disabilities Research Articles

Prevention of developmental disabilities.

People with developmental disabilities have problems with major life activities such as language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent living. Developmental disabilities begin anytime during development upto 22 years of age and usually last throughout a person's lifetime. It reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment or other services that are of life-long or extended duration and that are individually planned and coordinated. They currently represent a large proportion of the childhood illnesses and disorders. The causes can be environmental, genetic or multifactorial. Prevention is important to reduce the neuromorbidity in the society. Strategies for prevention are discussed which take into account the possible causal associations.

Lead abatement and prevention of developmental disabilities

There are many causes of developmental disabilities including environmental factors. This article discusses “safe” levels of lead in children, and their association with developmental disabilities. Outcomes of this review of literature are that the current “safe” level of 10 ug/dl needs to be reconsidered, and that there is a need for continuing research in the area of lead pollution in Australia. Lead pollution in the north Lake Macquarie area of New South Wales (NSW) has long been of great concern to the public and for environmentalists. Data on blood lead level (Pb-B) of pre-school children in Australia and the north Lake Macquarie area, and the adverse health effects of lead for young children are also reviewed in this article. Although the trend of Pb-B for pre-school children in north Lake Macquarie has decreased, the percentage of children with Pb-B > 10 μg/dl over the last several years has been high and there is in fact no safe level for Pb-B. It is clear that a lead abatement strategy in the area is necessary. More studies are also required to investigate the relationship between low level lead exposure and the formation of developmental disabilities, especially in areas where lead pollution remains a concern. Lead toxicity is a major public health issue and present data limitation should not be an excuse for delay in the initiation of lead abatement strategies.

Book Reviews

Brain and Behavior in Child Psychiatry. Edited by A. Rothenberger. The Protective Shell in Children and Adults. By Frances Tustin. Play, Exploration and Learning: A Natural History of the Pre‐School. By S. J. Hutt, S. Tyler, C. Hutt and H. Christopherson. Preventing Mental Health Disturbances in Childhood. Edited by Stephen Goldston, Joel Yager, Christophe Heinicke and Robert Pynoos. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities. Edited by S. Pueschel and J. Mulick. Sense and Nonsense about Hothouse Children: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers. By Michael J. A. Howe. Developmental Assessment in Clinical Child Psychology. Edited by J. H. Johnson and J. Goldman. The New Explorers: A Psychodynamic Approach to Parenting in a Changing Society. By Ruth Schmidt Neven

Birth asphyxia: a crucial issue in the prevention of developmental disabilities

Birth asphyxia is one of the most common causes of neonatal and infant mortality and morbidity in developing countries. In this paper the prevalence of the problem is described, and some suggestions for its prevention, identification and management are given.

Health education and the developmentally disabled

This article addresses the need for health education programs tailored to meet the needs of the developmentally disabled. Educational aspects of prevention of developmental disabilities are discussed. Tailoring of health assessment and educational techniques for the developmentally disabled is discussed and recommended. In addition, the need for training of professionals who work with the developmentally disabled is defined and encouraged.

Trends in the Care and Prevention of Developmental Disabilities

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Trends in the Care and Prevention of Developmental Disabilities

Trends in the Care and Prevention of Developmental Disabilities