| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4165205 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Problems with arousal regulation were identified in infants with prenatal substance exposure. Autonomic dysregulation has been implicated as a mechanism by which these difficulties occur. Our results suggest that infants with prenatal exposure to both cocaine and opiates have the greatest autonomic response to the challenge of a sustained visual attention task, possibly putting these infants at risk for problems associated with physiologic and behavioral regulation, a necessary prerequisite for early learning.
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Elisabeth PhD, Stephen J. PhD, Barry M. PhD, Ed PhD, Linda L. PhD, Seetha MD, Henrietta MD, Charles R. MD, Toni M. MD, Jane A. PhD, Maternal Lifestyle Study Maternal Lifestyle Study,