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ERIC Number: EJ718697
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Sep
Pages: 23
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
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Impact of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Preterm Birth, and Vision Loss on Development
Celeste, Marie
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v99 n9 p535-548 Sep 2005
This study compared the developmental outcomes of twin boys (one who is blind and one who is sighted) who were born prematurely and diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) at age 24 months. The results indicate a disparity in the developmental outcomes of the twins. Although the medical risk factors that are associated with TTTS and preterm births, as well as vision loss, appear to have a negative impact on developmental outcomes, it is impossible to determine the degree to which any factor is responsible for this result.
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Press, 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, New York, NY 10001. Tel: 800-232-3044 (Toll Free); e-mail: afborder@abdintl.com.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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