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Investigators: Tess Fletcher The overarching aim of this proposed research is to explore the limitations of existing alcohol and pregnancy messages
Executive functioning and self-regulation influence a range of outcomes across the life course including physical and mental health, educational success, and employment
There is little evidence that previous interventions aiming to reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure or FASD in Indigenous populations have been effective
This issues brief outlines opportunities for change to support reduction of harms related to alcohol use in pregnancy
MatCH is an Australian study to investigate the links between the health, wellbeing and living conditions of mothers and the health and development of their children
While early exposure to alcohol may influence the development of facial structures, it does not appear to be associated with ASD phenotypic variability
The current article outlines how individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder may experience inequities within the justice system
Epidemiological 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.
Young people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can face significant challenges in their lives, including overrepresentation in the justice system from a young age. Police questioning and court proceedings can be difficult for these young people to navigate. Practice and policy responses are necessary to identify these individuals, provide appropriate support/rehabilitation, and upskill the justice workforce. The aim of this research was to determine the unmet workforce development needs of a regional workforce providing care and support to youth involved with the justice system.
Carol Melissa Bower O'Donnell MBBS MSc PhD FAFPHM DLSHTM FPHA BPsych (Hons), MPsych, GradDip Ed, PhD Honorary Emeritus Fellow Honorary Research