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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and the criminal justice systemFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a condition caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol and characterised by severe neurodevelopmental impairment which have lifelong implications. Impairments in executive function, memory, cognition, language and attention are common, and can lead to early and repeat engagement with the criminal justice system.
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Associations of prenatal alcohol exposure and offspring harmful alcohol use: findings from the Raine StudyEpidemiological evidence suggests offspring exposed to prenatal alcohol are at increased risk of alcohol use disorders in adulthood. The evidence on the risk of developing harmful alcohol use in adolescence is less clear.
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Midwives join fight against FASDStrong support and high demand has led to the early release of an Institute-developed learning package designed to empower midwives to tackle FASD.
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Getting kids into gear for learningResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia are running a school program designed to help children adjust their levels of alertness and attention in class.
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Alcohol and pregnancy: Do abstinence policies have unintended consequences?A recent study found that while few women reported alcohol as the reason for seeking an abortion, in almost all cases where alcohol was the reason, the women...
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Tackling FASD in youth in detentionResearchers at The Kids for Child Health Research have been awarded more than $1.4M to assess how many juvenile offenders are affected by FASD.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Using knowledge, attitudes and practice of justice professionals to support their educational needsThere was widespread agreement of the need for more information and training about FASD to optimise outcomes for people with FASD engaging with justice system
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Exploring the potential to use data linkage for investigating the relationship between birth defects and prenatal alcohol exposureThere was a significant association between maternal alcohol-related diagnoses recorded during pregnancy and ARBD, with an attributable fraction of 0.57%.
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New action on alcohol and pregnancyDoctors and other health professionals who care for pregnant women are being encouraged to talk openly to women about the dangers of alcohol in pregnancy.
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Resilience, renewal and hope in Australian Indigenous-led primary health care initiativesCitation: Marriott R, Reibel T. Resilience, renewal and hope in Australian Indigenous-led primary health care initiatives. Prim Health Care Res Dev.