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VOL. 12, ISSUE 9 (2025)
A multi-disciplinary management of childhood neurotoxicity (from lead exposure & poisoning): Why educational therapy should be included
Authors
Kok Hwee Chia
Abstract
Lead exposure and poisoning (PbEP) as an entity remains one of the most preventable environmental health hazards today. The
ongoing dangers of PbEP continue to affect millions of people worldwide. Often
the PbEP treatment involves only medical intervention. This paper emphasizes
the need to include Educational Therapy (EdTx) as one crucial aspect in the
multi-disciplinary management of childhood neurotoxicity from PbEP. While
medical interventions such as chelation therapy are essential to removing lead
(Pb) from the body, Educational Therapy (EdTx) also plays a vital, yet often
neglected, component of long-term healthcare management program. EdTx directly
addresses the persistent neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and academic
impairments caused by PbEP in the early childhood. Drawing parallels to several
global cases, the author argues for a sustained, multi-disciplinary approach,
involving key professionals from both medical and allied fields, not only just
to treat the immediate toxicological effects, but also to support the lifelong
learning and cognitive rehabilitation needs of children affected by PbEP.
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Pages:71-77
How to cite this article:
Kok Hwee Chia "A multi-disciplinary management of childhood neurotoxicity (from lead exposure & poisoning): Why educational therapy should be included". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 9, 2025, Pages 71-77
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