title: Scientific and policy statements on environmental agents associated with neurodevelopmental disorders.
abstract: Given established scientific knowledge, protecting children from neurotoxic exposures from the earliest stages of fetal development is clearly an essential public health measure. By reducing environmental factors that may lead to learning and developmental disorders, we will create a healthier environment in which all children can reach and maintain their full potential. (Gilbert, 2008 ).
authors.affiliation: Institute of Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders, Seattle, WA 98115, USA. sgilbert@innd.org
authors.forename: Steven G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Gilbert
authors.forename: Elise
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Joyce
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Abulafia
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000209:etiology*; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D004782:Environmental Health; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000209:etiology; D011634:Public Health; D011640:Public Policy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012586:Science
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants