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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)

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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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Women's knowledge and attitudes regarding alcohol consumption in pregnancy: a national survey

Alcohol exposure in pregnancy is a common and modifiable risk factor for poor pregnancy and child outcomes.

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Caudal dysgenesis and sirenomelia-single centre experience suggests common pathogenic basis

Abnormally formed lower limbs with varying degrees of fusion are the major feature of sirenomelia whereas maldeveloped lower limbs without fusion are found in a

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Video: Vinka Barunga joins The Kids

Vinka Barunga has made history by becoming the first Aboriginal doctor from Derby and she's also added The Kids researcher to her list of achievements.

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FASD resources for the justice system

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have developed a range of new resources to help lawyers, judicial officers and other justice professionals

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National focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders welcomed

Leading researchers into the effects of alcohol in pregnancy have thrown their support behind the recommendations of a national Inquiry into FASD.

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New study confirms link between alcohol and birth defects

New study confirms link between alcohol and birth defects

The Sibling Project

The Sibling Project focuses on children, adolescents and emerging adults who have a sibling with a disability, investigating their mental health, relationships and quality of life.