There's no safe level of lead, especially for children, and studies show even very low levels can
cause learning deficits.
Not exact matches
These can
cause serious long - term issues, such as intellectual delays or disability,
learning problems, motor skill issues or visual
deficits.
«Lead poisoning
causes permanent damage including loss of I.Q., developmental delays,
learning disabilities, memory loss, hearing loss, attention
deficits, hyperactivity, and behavioral disorders,» said the report, prepared for a consortium that includes the city, Erie County and the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.
This may shed light on the question of whether autism stems from physical
causes or
deficits in social
learning.
«Importantly, apoE4
causes GABAergic interneuron loss and
learning and memory
deficits in the absence of Aβ peptide accumulation, a widely suspected toxin in Alzheimer's disease,» said Dr. Huang, senior author of the study.
The apoE4 fragments enter the cytosol and
cause tau pathology and mitochondrial impairment, leading to neurodegeneration and
learning and memory
deficits.
In a study published today online in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers led by Yadong Huang, MD, PhD, reported that apoE4 - dependent
learning and memory
deficits are
caused by loss of a specific type of neuron in the
learning and memory center of the brain.
It also
caused learning and memory
deficits.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A new study from the Gladstone Institutes has revealed a way to alleviate the
learning and memory
deficits caused by apoE4, the most important genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, improving cognition to normal levels in aged mice.
Researchers discovered in animal experiments that brown rice consumption reduced
learning and memory
deficits caused by beta - amyloid protein, one of the main contributors to Alzheimer's dementia.
These disabilities can be accompanied by emotional, social, and behavioral disorders, including attention
deficits, but they can not, in the federal definition, be the primary
cause of the
learning disabilities.
However, the jury is still out about whether the dramatic rise in
learning disorders, particularly the significant rise in attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), might be
caused by exposure to chemicals.
«Determining eligibility for special education services is multi-faceted and intended to address individual
learning deficits caused by the student's underlying disability.
The technique is especially useful in special education classrooms, as children with
learning disabilities may also have behavior problems or disorders, such as attention -
deficit hyperactivity disorder, that can
cause them to be disruptive at school, at home or in their interactions with friends and peers.
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It can
cause a cognitive
deficit, or
learning difficulties.
While it may seem like an easy fix to simply skip the lectures, the impact of avoiding your professors» presentations time after time may actually
cause a large
deficit in your
learning.
A confluence of research has identified executive functioning
deficits as a common characteristic of individuals with FASD.9 15 — 27 Damage to neurological structures, including the prefrontal regions of the brain, is a significant hypothesised cause for these deficits.28 29 Executive functions are defined as a set of cognitive processes responsible for orchestrating purposeful, goal - directed behaviour.15 30 31 These processes are responsible for the ability to plan, organise, attend, problem solve and inhibit responses.31 It is also suggested that the ability to self - regulate emotional responses and behavioural actions is interrelated with the construct of executive functioning.17 28 32 Deficits in executive functioning and self - regulation can lead to learning and behavioural problems that impact a child's educational outcomes as they struggle to cope with the complex demands of school li
deficits as a common characteristic of individuals with FASD.9 15 — 27 Damage to neurological structures, including the prefrontal regions of the brain, is a significant hypothesised
cause for these
deficits.28 29 Executive functions are defined as a set of cognitive processes responsible for orchestrating purposeful, goal - directed behaviour.15 30 31 These processes are responsible for the ability to plan, organise, attend, problem solve and inhibit responses.31 It is also suggested that the ability to self - regulate emotional responses and behavioural actions is interrelated with the construct of executive functioning.17 28 32 Deficits in executive functioning and self - regulation can lead to learning and behavioural problems that impact a child's educational outcomes as they struggle to cope with the complex demands of school li
deficits.28 29 Executive functions are defined as a set of cognitive processes responsible for orchestrating purposeful, goal - directed behaviour.15 30 31 These processes are responsible for the ability to plan, organise, attend, problem solve and inhibit responses.31 It is also suggested that the ability to self - regulate emotional responses and behavioural actions is interrelated with the construct of executive functioning.17 28 32
Deficits in executive functioning and self - regulation can lead to learning and behavioural problems that impact a child's educational outcomes as they struggle to cope with the complex demands of school li
Deficits in executive functioning and self - regulation can lead to
learning and behavioural problems that impact a child's educational outcomes as they struggle to cope with the complex demands of school life.16 20
For moderate to severe TBI, the injury can be long - term and may
cause symptoms such as fatigue,
deficits of attention, slowed information processing, difficulties with new
learning and memory, and impaired planning and problem - solving.