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Showing 1 to 20 of 37 for “"Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder"”.
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Biochemical changes in animal models of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
<p>Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a completely preventable disease, that has profound effects on life-long health and function of the affected individual. Prevalence estimates of FASD in the United States indicate 33.5 per 1,000 live births are affected with this disorder (Roozen, 2016). …
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Potential roles for Elf3 in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and development
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a disease caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. It is characterized by craniofacial abnormalities, growth retardation, central nervous system defects, learning disabilities and a variety of other minor defects. Even though it affects 2-5% of individuals born every …
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Utilizing facial scanning to screen for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in South Africa
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) remains a significant yet underdiagnosed public health concern in South Africa, with disproportionately high prevalence among historically marginalised populations. Oral Health Professionals (OHPs), through their clinical focus on the craniofacial region and …
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Women's experiences of receiving a child's fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnosis: a Western Cape study
… are a range of conditions, collectively known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), which result from the exposure of a developing fetus to alcohol. South Africa has among the highest rates of FASD reported in the world, especially among the impoverished communities in the Western Cape …
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Qualitative Exploration of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Creation of Informed Police Officer Training in Canada
Abstract Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the leading cause of developmental disability in Canada and individuals with FASD are 30 times more likely to come in contact with the criminal justice system (CJS) and police officers as victims, witnesses, and suspects/accused parties (McLachlan …
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The role of self-efficacy on child welfare workers' fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) training and practice
… workers (CWWs) who receive more training in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) concepts (i.e. recognizing features; making appropriate treatment referrals) engage in more FASD practices (i.e., recognizing clients with FASD; providing care/services). In addition, this study examines …
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder : circles of healing, transformation and reconciliation, Ke-ge-na-thee-tum-we-in
… holistic strategies for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in integrated areas of law, medicine, education, psychology and justice, through both inductive analysis of field research as well as through relevant documentary analysis, incorporating a global or comparative …
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Active shape model segmentation of Brain structures in MR images of subjects with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the most common form of preventable mental retardation worldwide. This condition affects children whose mothers excessively consume alcohol whilst pregnant. FASD can be identified by physical and mental defects, such as stunted growth, facial deformities, …
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The Life Stories of Individuals Who as Adults Were Identified as Experiencing the Effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The teratogenic effects of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) can cause irreversible physical and neurological impairments that are present at birth and can have lifelong implications (McGee & Riley, 2007). One’s capacity to interact productively and effectively with one’s surroundings can be …
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Neuropsychological and adaptive skills deficits in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with and without comorbid fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
The majority of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have comorbid Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (95%; Fryer et al., 2007). The goal of this study was to compare the neuropsychological and adaptive skills profiles of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder …
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Comparing and contrasting cognitive and personality functioning in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
… and personality functioning for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with comorbid Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (FASD/ADHD) and children with ADHD. This study revealed the WISC-IV and PIC-2 each provided unique information to the neuropsychological examination of children …
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Schmidtea mediterranea planaris as a novel animal model for investigating the dynamics of nervous system development in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a prevalent developmental disease that is caused by excess in utero exposure to ethanol. The importance of timing and dosage of ethanol has been elucidated by previous investigations conducted with humans, rodents, and other model organisms, but challenges …
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Teachers’ perceptions of physical education for children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder at a special needs primary school within the Cape Winelands District
South Africa has a high rate of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which is influenced by historical and socioeconomic factors. Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face many developmental challenges, including poor motor skills, low concentration, weak memory and poor academic performance. …
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Magnetic resonance spectroscopy quality assessment at CUBIC and application to the study of the cerebellar deep nuclei in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
… water scaling was then applied to a study of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) where the deep cerebellar nuclei of children with FASD and a control group were scanned. The cerebellar nuclei were of interest as children with FASD show a remarkably consistent deficit in eye blink …
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'Now You See Me, Now You Don't' - Service Delivery to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Offenders: A Study of Policy and Practice in Saskatchewan Community Corrections
FASD offenders involved in community corrections present a variety of challenges. One of the primary presenting challenges facing community corrections practitioners is how best to provide service to FASD offenders. What would the components of a service delivery program include in order to most …
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Tissue segmentation of the cerebellum from MR images
… to be very susceptible to prenatal exposure to alcohol and people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) show a decrease in cerebellar volume. Unfortunately, there seems to be little work that focuses specifically on cerebellum tissue segmentation. We set out to produce a method, as …
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Adolescents with FASD: Education-Based Strategies for Social Skills Development
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a permanent neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by physical, mental, and learning disabilities. Despite variability, individuals with FASD consistently struggle with acquiring appropriate social skills. Limited research has explored educational …
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Investigation of Phospholipids in Ethanol Affected Prenatal Mouse Brain Using DESI-MS Imaging
The prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is increasing exponentially due to the in-cognizant consumption of alcohol during early pregnancy. This research primarily focuses on monitoring the variation of phospholipid distribution in various regions of the brain using DESI-MS imaging. …
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Mothers’ facilitation of the occupational engagement of their children with FASD: a qualitative descriptive study in an under-resourced district in South Africa
… Africa has the highest reported prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) worldwide. The high prevalence is aggravated by limited remedial and rehabilitative services in the rural Northern Cape. Parents requested guidance to facilitate the development of their children with FASD. …
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