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Greater justice for people with FASD

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.

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No alcohol in pregnancy safest choice

Child health researchers are urging community support to help women avoid alcohol in pregnancy and if planning a pregnancy.

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New study shows alcohol use ‘common’ during pregnancy

The Kids Research Institute Australia's Professor Carol Bower is not surprised by new research that shows alcohol use in pregnancy is 'common'.

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New screening tool for FASD and ADHD in children

The Kids is trialling a new tool for earlier and easier screening of FASD and ADHD in children, using cutting-edge eye-tracking technology developed by the Kids Brain Health Network in Canada.

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Nine out of ten young people in detention found to have severe neuro-disability

Nine out of ten incarcerated youth examined by The Kids researchers as part of a ground-breaking study had some form of neuro-disability.

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New national tool to help improve FASD diagnosis

Expected to shine a light on hidden harm from alcohol use during pregnancy, Australia’s first national FASD diagnostic tool has been developed by the Institute.

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Association of prenatal alcohol exposure with offspring DNA methylation in mammals: a systematic review of the evidence

Prenatal alcohol exposure is associated with a range of adverse offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes. Several studies suggest that PAE modifies DNA methylation in offspring cells and tissues, providing evidence for a potential mechanistic link to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

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Association between prenatal alcohol exposure and craniofacial shape of children at 12 months of age

To examine the association between dose, frequency, and timing of prenatal alcohol exposure and craniofacial phenotype in 12-month-old children.

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Neuropsychological Aspects of Prevention and Intervention for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Australia

Barriers in addressing FASD in Australia include a drinking culture and large populations living in regional or remote communities with high risk populations.

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Graphomotor skills in children with prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A population-based study in remote Australia

Few studies have examined graphomotor skills in children with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)