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Drink link to childhood troubles
- Author:
- GRIFFITHS Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.01.10, 2010, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Prenatal alcohol intake can lead to foetal alcohol spectrum disorders and challenging behaviour in children. The need for social workers to be aware of this risk and incorporate it into care planning is discussed. The work of The Adolescent and Children's Trust (Tact) in conducting multidisciplinary assessments of children thought to have Fasd is also briefly mentioned.
Behaviour and adaptive functioning in children and young people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: a UK study
- Authors:
- SAKANO Mari, MUKHERJEE Raja, TURK Jeremy
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 12(1/2), 2019, pp.62-72.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the profiles of behaviours and adaptive functioning in the UK children and young people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Design/methodology/approach: Data of 106 participants registered from 2005 to 2015 were extracted from a clinic database. In total, 99 individuals with confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), aged from 5 to 25 years, were analysed using scaled scores of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Second Edition (VABS-II), and the Developmental Behaviour Checklist-Primary Carer Version (DBC-P) and Teacher Version (DBC-T). Differences due to age, gender, IQ and family structure (adopted/living with birth parents) were also explored. Findings: The mean composite adaptive behaviour score on the VABS-II was classified as “low” at 68.2 (SD=8.5), with the socialisation domain being the most impaired. Significantly lower VABS-II composite scores were found in individuals with lower IQ’s, older ages and in males. Disruptive behaviours were the most commonly observed on the DBCs, whereas primary carers scored significantly higher than teachers across all subscales. IQ, age and gender were not associated with the total percentile scores of both DBCs. Adoption made no differences compared to living with birth parents. Research limitations/implications: Future studies would replicate these findings in a larger sample size including individuals without PAE and those living with birth parents. Originality/value: This study is the first UK report that examines this issue. (Edited publisher abstract)
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD): identifying and responding in practice with families: frontline briefing
- Author:
- MUCKHERJEE Raja
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
This briefing introduces practitioners working with children and families to key research and practice surrounding Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). It looks at what constitutes a dangerous level of alcohol intake during pregnancy; the impact on the fetus, child and family at different stages of development; and how to identify and respond to FASDs, including appropriate referral guidance on prevention and management. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children and young people exposed prenatally to alcohol: a national clinical guideline
- Author:
- SCOTTISH INTERCOLLEGIATE GUIDELINES NETWORK
- Publisher:
- SIGN
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 57
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This document provides recommendations for practice in Scotland based on best available evidence for the assessment and diagnosis of children and young people affected by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). It includes evidence-based recommendations on measurement of alcohol consumption in pregnancy and consensus-based recommendations on: identification of children at risk of FASD; criteria for diagnosis and use of fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD); the multidisciplinary assessment team; and management and follow up of children and young people affected by PAE. The recommendations will be of interest to individuals involved in the assessment and diagnosis of people at risk of FASD, including social workers. It will also be of interest to people at risk of FASD, their parents and carers, adoptive and fostering services, supportive organisations in the voluntary sector and policy makers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Parenting children affected by foetal alcohol syndrome: a guide for daily living: Ministry for Children and Families edition
- Author:
- GRAEFE Sara
- Publisher:
- Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 71p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Vancouver
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) refers to a constellation of physical and mental birth defects that may develop in individuals whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy. This publication aims to provide information about this life-long disability to help support carers and other people working with children with FAS. It starts with describing the characteristics and behaviour patterns that may be exhibited by children with FAS. It goes on to offer suggestions for parenting a child with FAS which have been found to be effective for some children. These strategies focus on effective communication and positive parenting. The publication also includes strategies for dealing with specific situations that make up daily living, such as dressing, bedtime, doing laundry, and answering the phone. Sections outlining special considerations for parenting infants and adolescents are provided, as well as a section on the needs of the caregiver. Information is also provided on how to obtain assessments and referrals, and dealing with the diagnosis. Suggestions are provided on how to discuss FAS with the child so that they can understand and face the challenges of their condition. The publication concludes with a list of further information on resources and support available to social workers, foster parents, and parents.
Identifying Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and psychiatric comorbidity for children and youth in care: a community approach to diagnosis and treatment
- Authors:
- PATEL Mitesh, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 108, 2020, p.104606.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Background: Several challenges exist when making a diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and identifying co-morbid psychiatric illness, particularly for children and youth accessing child welfare services. Here, the study describes an integrated three-phase approach to the identification of FASD and psychiatric co-morbidity for children and youth in care, consisting of: (1) completion of a standardised neurobehavioral screening tool by a child protection worker (CPW); (2) assessment by a paediatrician, including facial measurements and; (3) integration of findings in a psychiatric assessment. Main Findings: The majority of participants (14/18, 78%) of youth who were suspected by a CPW and paediatrician of a diagnosis of FASD using the screening tool were determined to have met criteria. A diagnosis was made in all cases where there was confirmed history of prenatal exposure and a majority of these youth were found to have sentinel facial features of FASD. Psychiatric co-morbidity was diagnosed and treatment recommendations made for all children and youth referred. Conclusions: This study supports the utility of an integrated community approach to diagnosing and treating co-morbid psychiatric disorders in FASD by employing existing child protection and physician services in a community setting. Based on these preliminary findings, the study encourages that youth who access formal care systems be screened for FASD by their CPW and are provided with appropriate paediatric and psychiatric assessments to clarify the diagnosis, while also identifying co-morbid psychiatric illness to target appropriate interventions. (Edited publisher abstract)