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This article explores factors outside of current FASD diagnostic criteria that could be included as part of a holistic assessment process to ensure better support to improve outcomes.

Date:
September 2023
Journal name:
Alcohol Clinical and Experimental Research
Authors:
Natasha Reid, Nykola Kent, Nicole Hewlett, Kerryn Bagley, Tracey W. Tsang, Sarah Goldsbury, Robyn Williams, Lisa Akison, Lorelle Holland, Chelsea Vanderpeet, Michael Doyle, Nirosha Boaden, Nicole Hayes.
Page last updated 24 January 2024

This paper discusses various areas for increased involvement by Indigenous men in future FASD research, prevention, care and support.

Date:
September 2023
Journal name:
Drug and Alcohol Review
Authors:
Michael F. Doyle, Jimmy Perry, Carol Bower, Katherine M. Conigrave, Sharynne Hamilton
Page last updated 8 September 2023

This paper explores the importance of incorporating lived experience into training for clinicians and health professionals working with people with FASD and their families.

Date:
July 2023
Journal name:
Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Authors:
Louise Gray, Julie Flanagan and Elizabeth J. Elliott
Page last updated 24 January 2024

From 31 July 2023, alcoholic products sold in Australia and New Zealand will be required by law to display a visible pregnancy health warning. Since this decision in July 2020 for these warnings to be mandated, they have been appearing on alcoholic products. This national poll asked Australians to recall whether they have seen the pregnancy health warning on alcoholic products.

Date:
July 2023
Authors:
Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education
Page last updated 26 July 2023

Children with FASD have PAE and significant sleep disturbances. What is not clear is the relative contribution of exposure to early life adversity to these disturbances. This study examines how exposure to adversity impacts frequent insomnia symptoms and nightmares in children with FASD and "At Risk" designations.

Date:
July 2023
Journal name:
Alcohol
Authors:
Ned Chandler-Mather, Joseph Betts, Caroline Donovan, Doug Shelton, Sharon Dawe.
Page last updated 17 July 2023

This position paper outlines the prevalence, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support of FASD. It proposes 10 recommendations to improve these areas, as well as the overall awareness of FASD in Australia.

Date:
August 2016
Authors:
Australian Medical Association
Page last updated 14 July 2023

The alcohol guideline 3: women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, makes direct reference to FASD. It recommends not drinking alcohol is the safest for women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. The report was published by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

Date:
December 2020
Authors:
The Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council
Page last updated 14 July 2023

This policy issues brief outlines the key issues contributing to high rates of alcohol use in pregnancy. It also reviews current policies related to alcohol consumption in pregnancy and FASD. It provides policy and practise recommendations to prevent alcohol consumption in pregnancy.

Date:
September 2018
Journal name:
Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research
Authors:
Amy Finlay-Jones
Page last updated 14 July 2023

The Western Australian Alcohol and Drug Interagency Strategy 2018-2022 provides a guide for government and non-government organisations as well as the wider community to prevent and reduce the adverse impacts of alcohol and other drug use in Western Australia. It references FASD.

Date:
December 2018
Authors:
The Government of Western Australia Mental Health Commission
Page last updated 14 July 2023

Gilbert + Tobin aims to prompt governments to develop a more inclusive definition of cognitive impairment (including FASD) for use in law and policy. The policy document was launched by Ms June Oscar AO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and Chief Justice Wayne Martin AC.

Date:
August 2018
Authors:
Gilbert + Tobin
Page last updated 14 July 2023