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Impairment of motor skills in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in remote Australia: The Lililwan Project

Almost of 10% of children with FASD has significant motor impairment. Evaluation of motor function should routinely be included in assessments for FASD.

Guidelines for pregnancy: What's an acceptable risk, and how is the evidence (finally) shaping up?

This paper reviews the evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining the risk from low and moderate levels of prenatal alcohol exposure.

Intellectual disability: Population-based estimates of the proportion attributable to maternal alcohol use disorder during pregnancy

The aim of this study was to examine the association between maternal alcohol use disorder and intellectual disability in children.

Changes in health professionals' knowledge, attitudes and practice following provision of educational resources

We provided health professionals in Western Australia (WA) with educational resources about prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol...

A modified Delphi study of screening for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Australia

The aim of this study was to identify health professionals' perceptions about screening for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in Australia.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition characterised by severe neurodevelopmental impairment due to prenatal exposure to alcohol.

Prevalence and patterns of alcohol use in pregnancy in remote Western Australian communities: The Lililwan Project

Alcohol use in pregnancy is thought to be common in remote Australian communities, but no population-based data are available.

Prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome in a population-based sample of children living in remote Australia: The Lililwan Project.

Aboriginal leaders concerned about high rates of alcohol use in pregnancy invited researchers to determine the prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and...

First Nations Health and Equity

Aboriginal health is everyone's business. The needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and kids is integrated into all relevant areas of our work. Improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids and families is an overarching priority for every team at The Kids.

Rural Sibling Study

We want to hear from siblings living outside of Australian cities!