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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review

Brain Sciences, 2022
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are a group of conditions associated with the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure and characterized by somatic and neuropsychological alterations. On the other hand, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized
Barbara Carpita, Lavinia Migli, Ilaria Chiarantini, Simone Battaglini, Clara Montalbano, Claudia Carmassi, Ivan Mirko Cremone, Liliana Dell’Osso   +7 more
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The utility of psychotropic drugs on patients with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): a systematic review

Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2018
BACKGROUND: Treatment of the complications arising from Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE) has largely been focused on psychosocial and environmental approaches.
Mansfield Mela, Udoka Okpalauwaekwe, Tara Anderson, Jamie Eng, Shawn Nomani, Adekunle Ahmed, Alasdair M. Barr   +6 more
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Responding to the Unique Complexities of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Frontiers in Psychology, 2022
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a multifaceted disability, characterized not only by brain- and body-based challenges, but also high rates of environmental adversity, lifelong difficulties with daily living, and distinct sociocultural ...
Katherine Flannigan, Jacqueline Pei, Jacqueline Pei, Kaitlyn McLachlan, Kaitlyn McLachlan, Kelly Harding, Kelly Harding, Mansfield Mela, Mansfield Mela, Jocelynn Cook, Jocelynn Cook, Jocelynn Cook, Dorothy Badry, Dorothy Badry, Audrey McFarlane   +14 more
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders [PDF]

Pediatrics, 2015
Prenatal exposure to alcohol can damage the developing fetus and is the leading preventable cause of birth defects and intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities. In 1973, fetal alcohol syndrome was first described as a specific cluster of birth defects resulting from alcohol exposure in utero.
Janet F, Williams, Vincent C, Smith
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Development and Evaluation of a Virtual Model for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Assessment and Diagnosis in Children: A Pilot Study

Children, 2023
The diagnostic process for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) involves a multi-disciplinary team and includes neurodevelopmental, physical, and facial assessments and evidence of prenatal alcohol exposure during the index pregnancy.
Seema King, Colleen Burns, Brent Symes, ShawnaLee Jessiman, Amber Bell, Hasu Rajani   +5 more
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Client Perceptions of an FASD-Informed Indigenous Restorative Justice Program

International Indigenous Policy Journal, 2023
Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) can experience multiple layers of adversity that increase vulnerability to justice involvement.
Katherine Flannigan, Benjamin Rollans, Melissa Tremblay, Sandra Potts, Teresa O'Riordan, Carmen Rasmussen, Jacqueline Pei   +6 more
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Caregivers' experiences and perceptions of suicidality among their children and youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022
Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) experience a range of biopsychosocial vulnerabilities that can increase the possibility of adverse life outcomes, including a heightened risk of suicidality.
Kelly D. Harding, Kelly D. Harding, Kailyn Turner, Kailyn Turner, Stephanie J. Howe, Stephanie J. Howe, Mercedes Jayne Bagshawe, Mercedes Jayne Bagshawe, Katherine Flannigan, Mansfield Mela, Mansfield Mela, Carly A. McMorris, Carly A. McMorris, Dorothy Badry, Dorothy Badry   +14 more
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Complementary therapies in substance use recovery with pregnant women and girls

Women's Health, 2022
Objectives: Supporting women and girls who are pregnant and experiencing substance use challenges is a high priority for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
Katherine Flannigan, Bryce Odell, Imad Rizvi, Lisa Murphy, Jacqueline Pei   +4 more
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Integrated Supports for Women and Girls Experiencing Substance Use and Complex Needs

Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, 2023
There is strong research to support integrated and gender-sensitive harm reduction approaches for supporting women, girls, and gender diverse people.
Katherine Flannigan, Lisa Murphy, Jacqueline Pei   +2 more
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Executive Function After Prenatal Alcohol Exposure in Children in a South African Population: Cross-sectional Study

JMIR Formative Research, 2021
BackgroundAlcohol is a teratogen; its consumption during pregnancy can lead to negative birth outcomes, collectively referred to as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Jacobus Gidion Louw, Alastair van Heerden, Leana Olivier, Tersius Lambrechts, Mandi Broodryk, Liska Bunge, Martlé Vosloo, Mark Tomlinson   +7 more
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