Article Commentary: Becoming FASD Informed: Strengthening Practice and Programs Working with Women with FASD [PDF]
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, 2016 There is growing appreciation among health and social care providers, especially those working in community-based programs with women or young people with substance use problems and/or who have experienced violence, maltreatment, or trauma, that a high ...
Deborah Rutman
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The Challenges of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to Sentencing: A Comparative Analysis of FASD and Non-FASD Sentencing Judgments [PDF]
, 2014 The cognitive and/or behavioural problems associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) place this population at increased risk of involvement in the justice system. Although FASD poses challenges at each stage of the justice system, legal discussion and commentary have pinpointed the sentencing stage as the phase in which the issue of FASD is
Rodger, Amber N.
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Association of adverse childhood experiences and neurodevelopmental disorders in people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and non-FASD controls [PDF]
BMC Pediatrics, 2019 Background Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a highly prevalent lifelong disorder with high rates of comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders. Individuals with FASD are often exposed to abuse, neglect and foster home placements which have uncertain ...
Cassondra Kambeitz +4 more
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Evaluation of the German biographic screening interview for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (BSI-FASD) [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2021 Alcohol consumption during pregnancy may lead to permanent damage in the offspring, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), which have an estimated prevalence of 1–8% worldwide. In adulthood, diagnosing FASD is time-consuming and costly.
Michael Widder +8 more
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, 2023 Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are often cared for in the child welfare system. Child welfare systems exist globally, and the roots of the intersection between FASD and child welfare have strong origins in North America. The role of child welfare at its core foundation is to assure the survival, security, and development of ...
Dorothy Badry +5 more
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Developmental Deficiency of Oligodendrocytes and Myelination in the Central Nervous System of the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Mouse Model. [PDF]
CNS Neurosci TherImpaired myelination was observed in the central nervous system (CNS) of the male fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) offspring associated with hyperactivity‐like behaviors, whereas the female FASD mice exhibit delayed myelin formation and normal behaviors, indicating a gender‐specific manner of FASD pathology.
Liang X, Yi R, Ke Z, Zhang Y, Zhou L.
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Trends in Well-Being and Opportunities to Support Caregivers of Individuals With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan. [PDF]
Alcohol Clin Exp Res (Hoboken)Caregivers of individuals with FASD report high levels of stress, with well‐being significantly influenced by factors like employment status and number of dependents. These findings emphasize the need for tailored interventions and policies that address specific sociodemographic contexts to better support caregiver stability and overall family thriving.
Flannigan K +6 more
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Children &Society, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract This article presents findings from a UK‐based qualitative study that explored parents/carers experiences of child to parent violence (CPV) from their child who has a neurodevelopmental difference. The study used semi‐structured interviews with 15 mothers who were experiencing physical and psychological violence from their child, often on a ...
Amanda Holt
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Characterising fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Canada: a national database protocol study
BMJ Open, 2021 Introduction Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in North America. It is a complex disability, associated with challenges in cognitive, behavioural and socialemotional functioning, as well as an ...
Jocelynn Cook +2 more
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What Do We Know About Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Nigeria? A Narrative Review [PDF]
Health Sci RepABSTRACT Background and Aims Alcohol consumption during pregnancy poses notable risks to maternal and foetal health, yet its prevalence and impact in Nigeria remain understudied. This narrative review aims to initiate conversations around the current state of alcohol intake by expectant mothers in Nigeria and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD ...
Azumara S +4 more
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