Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4165153 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A combination of medical variables and primary caretaker education accounted for differences in Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition Cognitive scores among the 3 groups. Black and Hispanic white toddlers had lower Language scores than whites, even after adjustment. Early intervention should be targeted to these identified risk factors. Assessment of early language development in minority children may be warranted.
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Authors
Andrea MD, Kristi L. MD, Tracy L. MStat, Betty R. MD, Ira MD, Abhik PhD, Jean PhD,