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Visual recognition memory in drug-exposed infants.

J M Struthers1, R L Hansen

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Davis Medical Center 95817.

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|April 1, 1992
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Prenatal stimulant drug exposure, including cocaine and amphetamines, is linked to lower visual recognition memory in infants. This early cognitive deficit may predict later neurological issues, detectable before school age.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Visual recognition memory in high-risk infants predicts later cognitive deficits.
  • Prenatal exposure to illicit stimulant drugs is a concern for infant neurodevelopment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate cognitive function in infants exposed prenatally to illicit stimulant drugs using the Fagan Test of Infant Intelligence (FTII).
  • To compare cognitive outcomes between drug-exposed and non-exposed infants.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Fagan Test of Infant Intelligence (FTII), a standardized visual recognition memory test.
  • Compared 36 infants with prenatal exposure to cocaine/amphetamines with 26 non-exposed, matched controls.
  • Assessed behaviors related to attention, distractibility, and activity levels.

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Main Results:

  • Infants with prenatal stimulant exposure demonstrated significantly lower average FTII scores.
  • A higher percentage of drug-exposed infants tested at risk for cognitive deficits (p < .01).
  • Group differences were observed in attention, distractibility, and activity levels.

Conclusions:

  • Prenatal stimulant drug exposure is associated with early visual recognition memory deficits in infants.
  • These findings suggest potential subtle neurological abnormalities in exposed infants, identifiable early in life.
  • Early cognitive assessment may aid in identifying infants at risk for developmental issues.