Changing the Conversation Symposium: Final Report
The 2019 Canada Northwest FASD Partnership Symposium, entitled “Changing the Conversation” took place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 6 & 7, 2019. This report highlights the events of the symposium, and identifies action plans to continue the work of reframing FASD.
Care of Children and Youth with Prenatal Substance Exposure in Child Welfare: A Scoping Literature Review of Best Practices
The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and describe within the existing literature child welfare best practices for children and youth in care with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Behavioral Interventions for Children and Adolescents With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
This article reviews current empirically tested interventions, methodological challenges, and suggestions for future directions in research on the treatment of FASD.
An Evaluation of the Predictive Validity of the SAVRY and YLS/CMI in Justice-Involved Youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Research article. Despite the high prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in youth criminal justice settings, there is currently no research supporting the use of violence risk assessment tools in this population. This study examined the predictive validity of total and domain scores on the Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth (SAVRY) and the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) in justice-involved youth with FASD.
Alcohol – Canadian Drug Summary
Summarizes data on the use and risky use of alcohol, including information on drinking patterns, effects on youth and older adults, legal status, costs and impact on health care. The data is presented in the context of Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines in order to inform decision makers on reducing alcohol related harms.
8th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD
Webcasts from the 8th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD (10 minutes – 1 hour)
3rd Biennial FASD ONE symposium – Using Screening, Diagnosis and Data to Improve Outcomes
Webinar/presentation by Dr. Jocelynn Cook about diagnosis of FASD and 2016 guidelines (approx. 45 minutes)
Parenting with FASD
Needs, Challenges, and Opportunities for Support and Research.
FASD & Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
The purpose of this paper is to highlight an overview of the current existing research conducted in this area and offer implications for individuals, families, caregivers, and policy makers.
Nutritional Supplementation and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Research showing evidence from preclinical studies suggest that pre- or postnatal nutritional supplementation may improve neurocognitive function (e.g., learning, memory) and behaviour.
Treatment algorithm for the use of psychopharmacological agents in individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol and/or with diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
This article shares a new guide to help doctors safely prescribe medications for people with FASD.
FASD and Medication
FASD and Medication: Publications Library.
