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Challenges in Accurately Assessing Prenatal Alcohol Exposure in a Study of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in a Youth Detention Center
Individuals with FASD are more likely to engage with the law, including being placed in detention. This study discusses the challenges of assessing PAE as part of FASD assessment for young people sentenced to detention in WA.
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Publishing Date:
14 November, 2018
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Journal Name:
Alcohol clinical and experimental research
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Authors:
Jacinta Freeman, Carmen Condon, Sharynne Hamilton, Raewyn C. Mutch, Carol Bower, Rochelle E. Watkins
National FASD Strategic Action Plan 2018–2028
The aim of this plan is to reduce the incidence and impact of FASD in Australia, which will improve the quality of life for children and adults who have FASD.
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Publishing Date:
11 November, 2018
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Authors:
Australian Government: Department of Health and Aged Care
Language diversity, language disorder, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder among youth sentenced to detention in Western Australia
This study examined the language skills of 98 young people sentenced to detention in WA, who participated in a cross-sectional study examining the prevalence of FASD.
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Publishing Date:
10 November, 2018
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Journal Name:
International Journal of Law and Psychiatry
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Authors:
Natalie R. Kippin, Suze Leitão, Rochelle Watkins, Amy Finlay-Jones, Carmen Condon, Rhonda Marriott, Raewyn C. Mutch, Carol Bower
A systematic review of prevention interventions to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in indigenous communities
Despite numerous prevention interventions of PAE and FASD, their effectiveness has not been thoroughly evaluated. This systematic review updates the evidence on FASD prevention in Indigenous populations globally, including North America and New Zealand, and provides recommendations for future research.
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Publishing Date:
3 November, 2018
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Journal Name:
BMC Public Health
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Authors:
Martyn Symons, Rebecca Anne Pedruzzi, Kaashifah Bruce, Elizabeth Milne
Responding to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Australia
FASD is a major public health issue in Australia, often underdiagnosed and costly. This article explores definition and evolution of the FASD nomenclature, prevalence, patient presentation and clinical assessment, clinical experience of FASD assessment, and health professional training. This discussion emphasises the need for accurate, stigma-free diagnosis, promoting the use of The Australian Guide to the Diagnosis of FASD.
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Publishing Date:
7 October, 2018
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Journal Name:
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
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Authors:
Doug Shelton, Natasha Reid, Haydn Till, Francoise Butel, Karen Moritz
Reducing harms related to alcohol use in pregnancy: Policy and practice recommendations
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.
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Publishing Date:
26 September, 2018
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Journal Name:
Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research
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Authors:
Amy Finlay-Jones
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