Abstract Purpose To describe allied health and educational interventions and their effectiveness for children and adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). To appraise the quality and strength of studies. Methods Electronic databases were searched between 2005 and March 2022, identifying non-pharmacological studies … Continue Reading
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SUBSTANCE USE IS A GIRL’S ISSUE
Empowering approaches to health promotion challenge gender stereotypes, encourage critical thinking, teach new skills, and provide girls with the knowledge and resources they need to make healthy changes in their lives. Facilitators of girls’ programs can create safe spaces to discuss how substance use is connected to family, culture, mental … Continue Reading
Prenatal alcohol exposure risk perception dimensions and influencing factors: A systematic review and conceptual model
Abstract Objective This paper aims to explore the available literature to understand how risks regarding prenatal alcohol exposure are perceived. Methods A systematic review (PROSPERO; CRD 42020212887) was undertaken. PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were searched for relevant quantitative and qualitative studies. A thematic analysis of the … Continue Reading
Addressing Mental Health Needs for Children with Neurodevelopmental Conditions
This report aims to (1) to identify the prevalence of common mental disorders for children with ASD, FASD and intellectual disabilities; and (2) to identify effective psychosocial treatments for common mental health concerns for these children. In both cases, we aimed to identify the best available research evidence. The larger context is that of … Continue Reading
CanFASD: School Experiences for Students with FASD, C.A.R.E Study Update
Reposted from: WRaP 2.0 FASD Partnership Project CANFASD: SCHOOL EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS WITH FASD, CARE STUDY UPDATE Our C.A.R.E. Study: Caregiver Approaches, Resiliencies, and Experiences Raising Individuals with FASD, is well underway. The survey was launched last year during FASD Awareness Month. We’ve received over 140 responses … Continue Reading