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View article: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Northeastern Ontario: A Descriptive examination of Who is Assessed, Who Receives a Diagnosis and Who does Not
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Northeastern Ontario: A Descriptive examination of Who is Assessed, Who Receives a Diagnosis and Who does Not Open
As part of a larger project that provides unique insight into the profile of Canadians assessed for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) across various diagnostic clinics, the purpose of the current study was to highlight who present…
View article: A harmonized analysis of five Canadian pregnancy cohort studies: exploring the characteristics and pregnancy outcomes associated with prenatal alcohol exposure
A harmonized analysis of five Canadian pregnancy cohort studies: exploring the characteristics and pregnancy outcomes associated with prenatal alcohol exposure Open
Background As a teratogen, alcohol exposure during pregnancy can impact fetal development and result in adverse birth outcomes. Despite the clinical and social importance of prenatal alcohol use, limited routinely collected information or …
View article: Supporting pregnant and parenting women who use alcohol during pregnancy: A scoping review of trauma-informed approaches
Supporting pregnant and parenting women who use alcohol during pregnancy: A scoping review of trauma-informed approaches Open
Alcohol is legalized and used for a variety of reasons, including socially or as self-medication for trauma in the absence of accessible and safe supports. Trauma-informed approaches can help address the root causes of alcohol use, as well…
View article: A cohort of Ontario physicians’ knowledge regarding autism spectrum disorder: a mixed methods study
A cohort of Ontario physicians’ knowledge regarding autism spectrum disorder: a mixed methods study Open
Employing a mixed methods approach, this study examined the knowledge and information Ontario physicians have concerning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Physicians are at the front line when it comes to identifying ASD. The Healthcare Prof…
View article: At a Juncture: Exploring Patterns and Trends in FASD Prevention Research from 2015 – 2021 Using the Four-Part Model of Prevention
At a Juncture: Exploring Patterns and Trends in FASD Prevention Research from 2015 – 2021 Using the Four-Part Model of Prevention Open
Background and objective Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention efforts have grown in the last 25 years to go beyond the moral panic that guided the early public awareness campaigns and policy responses. In Canada, a four-part m…
View article: “You Don’t Want to Drink? What Are You, Pregnant?!”
“You Don’t Want to Drink? What Are You, Pregnant?!” Open
Background and objective Pregnant women, women of childbearing age, and their partners frequently report obtaining information about alcohol use during pregnancy from the mass media. Relying on mainstream media sources, such as television,…
View article: Towards Healthy Outcomes for Individuals with FASD
Towards Healthy Outcomes for Individuals with FASD Open
Background and objective Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) may experience a range of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological difficulties that can result from prenatal alcohol exposure. Intervention approaches for in…
View article: Message from the Editors
Message from the Editors Open
This special issue was created to reflect the evolving approaches to conducting and conceptualizing research in the FASD field.
View article: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Open
Background and Objective The manner in which language is used reflects how people in a society view one another. Historically, individuals with disabilities have experienced discrimination through the use of stereotypic or demeaning langua…
View article: Caregivers' experiences and perceptions of suicidality among their children and youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Caregivers' experiences and perceptions of suicidality among their children and youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Open
Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) experience a range of biopsychosocial vulnerabilities that can increase the possibility of adverse life outcomes, including a heightened risk of suicidality. In this study, we explore…
View article: Representation Matters: Race, Gender, Class, and Intersectional Representations of Autistic and Disabled Characters on Television
Representation Matters: Race, Gender, Class, and Intersectional Representations of Autistic and Disabled Characters on Television Open
Media reflect and affect social understandings, beliefs, and values on many topics, including the lives of autistic and disabled people. Media analysis has garnered attention in the field of disability studies, which some scholars and acti…
View article: Representation Matters: Race, Gender, Class, and Intersectional Representations of Autistic and Disabled Characters on Television
Representation Matters: Race, Gender, Class, and Intersectional Representations of Autistic and Disabled Characters on Television Open
Media reflect and affect social understandings, beliefs, and values on many topics, including the lives of autistic and disabled people. Media analysis has garnered attention in the field of disability studies, which some scholars and acti…
View article: Responding to the Unique Complexities of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Responding to the Unique Complexities of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Open
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a multifaceted disability, characterized not only by brain- and body-based challenges, but also high rates of environmental adversity, lifelong difficulties with daily living, and distinct sociocul…
View article: Suicidality and Associated Factors Among Individuals Assessed for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan in Canada
Suicidality and Associated Factors Among Individuals Assessed for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan in Canada Open
Objective Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) experience a range of complex neurodevelopmental, psychological, and socioenvironmental vulnerabilities. There is growing evidence that suicidal ideation, attempts, and deat…
View article: Balancing the story of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A narrative review of the literature on strengths
Balancing the story of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A narrative review of the literature on strengths Open
For many years, researchers have explored the complex challenges experienced by individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). This research has been important for documenting the brain‐ and body‐based impacts of prenatal alcohol…
View article: #<i>sendwine</i>: An Analysis of Motherhood, Alcohol Use and #winemom Culture on Instagram
#<i>sendwine</i>: An Analysis of Motherhood, Alcohol Use and #winemom Culture on Instagram Open
Popular culture has recently seen the emergence of the so-called comical wine mom persona, particularly on social media sites such as Instagram. Given the increasing use of alcohol amongst women and the emergence of alcohol as a tool for w…
View article: A Systematic Review of Interventions to Improve Mental Health and Substance Use Outcomes for Individuals with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
A Systematic Review of Interventions to Improve Mental Health and Substance Use Outcomes for Individuals with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Open
Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) experience remarkably high rates of mental health and substance use challenges, beginning early in life and extending throughout adulthood. Proactive intervention can help to mitigate…
View article: ASSESSING FOR FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER: A SURVEY OF ASSESSMENT MEASURES USED IN ALBERTA CANADA
ASSESSING FOR FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER: A SURVEY OF ASSESSMENT MEASURES USED IN ALBERTA CANADA Open
Background
The recommended “gold standard” for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) assessment involves a multidisciplinary diagnostic team and comprehensive battery of neuropsychological tests to evaluate functioning across 10 brain do…
View article: Waving a Magic Wand
Waving a Magic Wand Open
Background and Objective: The purpose of this paper is to examine the experience of parents raising children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the middle childhood stage of development. Furth…