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Generation O Appears on The Weekly Law Round-Up — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
Generation O Appears on The Weekly Law Round-Up — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
Generation O’s Director of Affiliate Development (and a Generation O Founding Member), Amy Brown, was recently interviewed on The Weekly Law Round-Up.
Long Term Vision Outcomes For Children Exposed To Opioid Maintenance Therapy — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
Long Term Vision Outcomes For Children Exposed To Opioid Maintenance Therapy — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
prenatal opioid exposure risks, parenting a child with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) long term effects later in life trauma polysubstance drug addicted baby
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10 Books for Raising Opioid-Exposed Kids
10 Books for Raising Opioid-Exposed Kids
Raising opioid-exposed kids can be challenging, especially as they get older. We hear over and over from caregivers that as kids age into the preschool years, the long term effects of prenatal opioid-exposure start to emerge. From trauma responses and ADHD to sensory differences and feeding challeng
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THE PLAYBOOK: The Game Plan for Opioid-Exposed Children
THE PLAYBOOK: The Game Plan for Opioid-Exposed Children
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Developmental Implications of Prenatal Opioid Exposure among School-aged Children — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
Developmental Implications of Prenatal Opioid Exposure among School-aged Children — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
Selected Variables of the Risk of Sensory Processing Disorder — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
Selected Variables of the Risk of Sensory Processing Disorder — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
Parents of children exposed to opioids before birth often notice that their kids react differently to the world around them. Some children are overly sensitive — they may get overwhelmed by sounds, lights, or touch, seem overly emotional, or try to avoid certain sensations. Others seem under-sensiti
Developmental Differences Require Developmentally Appropriate Interventions — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
Developmental Differences Require Developmentally Appropriate Interventions — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
HOW METHADONE CHANGES DNA
HOW METHADONE CHANGES DNA
Do opioid-exposed children have the same pain sensitivity as their non-exposed peers? — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
Do opioid-exposed children have the same pain sensitivity as their non-exposed peers? — Generation O - The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
EXPLORE PAST ARTICLES: Science in Plain English
EXPLORE PAST ARTICLES: Science in Plain English
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October 30: Generation O: The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
October 30: Generation O: The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children
Find resources for caregivers, educators, and medical professionals to help support the hidden generation of prenatally opioid-exposed children in the United States. Donate to support our efforts to help these children thrive, from birth to adulthood. Learn how to support and care for babies with N
October 29: Prenatal Substance Exposure and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: State Estimates from the 2016–2020 Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System - Maternal and Child Health Journal
October 29: Prenatal Substance Exposure and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: State Estimates from the 2016–2020 Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System - Maternal and Child Health Journal
October 28: Outcomes of Babies with Opioid Exposure (OBOE): protocol of a prospective longitudinal cohort study - Pediatric Research
October 28: Outcomes of Babies with Opioid Exposure (OBOE): protocol of a prospective longitudinal cohort study - Pediatric Research
October 27: Developmental Disorders and Medical Complications Among Infants with Subclinical Intrauterine Opioid Exposures
October 27: Developmental Disorders and Medical Complications Among Infants with Subclinical Intrauterine Opioid Exposures
October 26: Developmental implications of prenatal opioid exposure among school-aged children: a mixed methods and community-initiated analysis - BMC Public Health
October 26: Developmental implications of prenatal opioid exposure among school-aged children: a mixed methods and community-initiated analysis - BMC Public Health
October 25: Drug Misuse and Addiction | National Institute on Drug Abuse
October 25: Drug Misuse and Addiction | National Institute on Drug Abuse
October 24: Cognitive function of youths born to mothers with opioid and poly-substance abuse problems during pregnancy
October 24: Cognitive function of youths born to mothers with opioid and poly-substance abuse problems during pregnancy
October 23: Frontiers | Global Brain Functional Network Connectivity in Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure
October 23: Frontiers | Global Brain Functional Network Connectivity in Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure
October 22: Trends in Hospital Readmission and Emergency Department Visit among Infants Born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Issue Brief
October 22: Trends in Hospital Readmission and Emergency Department Visit among Infants Born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Issue Brief
October 21: The HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study (HBCD): NIH collaboration to understand the impacts of prenatal and early life experiences on brain development
October 21: The HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study (HBCD): NIH collaboration to understand the impacts of prenatal and early life experiences on brain development
October 20: The impact of intrauterine exposure versus postnatal environment in neurodevelopmental toxicity: long-term neurobehavioral studies in children at risk for developmental disorders
October 20: The impact of intrauterine exposure versus postnatal environment in neurodevelopmental toxicity: long-term neurobehavioral studies in children at risk for developmental disorders
October 19: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and High School Performance
October 19: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and High School Performance
October 18: Visual function in Norwegian children aged 5–13 years with prenatal exposure to opioid maintenance therapy: A case–control study
October 18: Visual function in Norwegian children aged 5–13 years with prenatal exposure to opioid maintenance therapy: A case–control study
October 17: Epidemiology of opioid use in pregnancy
October 17: Epidemiology of opioid use in pregnancy
October 16: Early inhibitory control and working memory abilities of children prenatally exposed to methadone
October 16: Early inhibitory control and working memory abilities of children prenatally exposed to methadone
October 15: Eat, Sleep, Console Approach or Usual Care for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal | NEJM
October 15: Eat, Sleep, Console Approach or Usual Care for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal | NEJM
October 14: HCUP Fast Stats Data Tools – Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Fast Stats
October 14: HCUP Fast Stats Data Tools – Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Fast Stats
October 13: Neonatal Drug Withdrawal
October 13: Neonatal Drug Withdrawal
October 12: Maternal Perception of Infant Sleep and Bonding in Opioid Use Disorder - PubMed
October 12: Maternal Perception of Infant Sleep and Bonding in Opioid Use Disorder - PubMed
October 11: The Effects of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome on Language Delay from Birth to 10 Years
October 11: The Effects of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome on Language Delay from Birth to 10 Years
October 10: Opioid use during pregnancy is associated with neuropsychiatric disorders
October 10: Opioid use during pregnancy is associated with neuropsychiatric disorders
October 9: Methadone may actually be more harmful than helpful when taken by opioid-dependent mothers.
October 9: Methadone may actually be more harmful than helpful when taken by opioid-dependent mothers.
October 8: The incidence of sensory disorders is significantly higher in prenatally opioid-exposed children.
October 8: The incidence of sensory disorders is significantly higher in prenatally opioid-exposed children.
October 2: Infants with NAS are more likely to meet criteria for educational disability at school age.
October 2: Infants with NAS are more likely to meet criteria for educational disability at school age.
October 1: Going through opioid withdrawal soon after birth is trauma.
October 1: Going through opioid withdrawal soon after birth is trauma.
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Our mission is to offer unwavering support to individuals, families, and communities impacted by prenatal opioid and substance exposure. We extend our commitment beyond childhood, acknowledging potential challenges in adulthood. Our inclusive approach ensures support regardless of exposure circumstances or caregiving arrangements.
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Generation O Founder & CEO, Lenette Serlo Interview on Courage to Hope Podcast
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Cammy Livingston Aaron Co-Launches Generation O to Support Opioid-Exposed Children - Biz New Orleans
Cammy Livingston Aaron Co-Launches Generation O to Support Opioid-Exposed Children - Biz New Orleans
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