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Lead poisoning is one of the most common health problems facing children in the country today. Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust are the primary sources of lead exposure to infants and toddlers. Studies have provided new evidence about the link between lead exposure and child development. If your infant or toddler has been exposed to lead, it is possible that may affect his or her development. Here's some information about typical development for an infant or toddler, how development might be delayed for those who have been exposed to lead, and what you can do if you have a concern about your infant's or toddler's development. You should know that lead exposure is only one cause of development delay. |
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What is typical development for an infant or toddler: |
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By 3 months of age, most infants:
By 6 months of age, most infants:
By 9 months of age, most infants:
By 12 months of age, most infants:
By 18 months of age, most toddlers:
By 24 months of age, most toddlers:
By 36 months of age, most toddlers:
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| How might development be delayed for an infant or toddler who has been exposed to lead? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| What if I am concerned about my infant's or toddler's development? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Your infant or toddler can be referred to Early On for an evaluation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is Early On? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Early On is a system of services for infants and toddlers under the age of three (and their families) who have been diagnosed with a health condition that will affect his or her development (like lead exposure) OR who have been diagnosed with a developmental delay. It is available to families regardless of their income. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Informative web sites visit:
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Childhood Lead Poisoning Questionnaire to view click HERE (This file does require Adobe Reader to view) Did you know??? to view click HERE |
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information contact your local health department or physician.
Friday, October 31, 2008 |