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A new project aimed at reducing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Pilbara has been launched today in South Hedland.
Two The Kids researchers working to improve the health & wellbeing of Aboriginal children & their families have both been honoured at the PHAA Awards.
Early intervention in child development problems caused by alcohol use in pregnancy has been made possible by The Kids Research Institute Australia’s work
A study of the Western Australian justice system has identified that 85% of staff say responding to the needs of people with FASD is an issue in their work.
Focus on FASD Prevention in WA Forum, at City West Function Centre, with Keynote Speaker Nancy Poole.
Child health researchers are urging community support to help women avoid alcohol in pregnancy and if planning a pregnancy.
A new study has found that more than half of West Australian women surveyed drank alcohol during pregnancy.
Early assessment and diagnosis of FASD are crucial in providing therapeutic interventions that aim to enhance meaningful participation and quality of life for individuals and their families, while reducing psychosocial difficulties that may arise during adolescence and adulthood. Individuals with lived experience of FASD have expertise based on their own lives and family needs. Their insights into the assessment and diagnostic process are valuable for improving service delivery and informing the provision of meaningful, person- and family-centered care. To date, reviews have focused broadly on the experiences of living with FASD.
Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) contributes to widespread neurodevelopmental challenges, including reading, and has been associated with altered white matter. Here, we aimed to investigate whether arcuate fasciculus development is associated with pre-reading language skills in young children with PAE.
To evaluate use and utility of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Hub Australia website.