Interventions in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: An international perspective

Abstract Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are present across countries and cultures, with prevalence rates threatening to rise in the coming years. In order to support children and families with FASD around the world, researchers must work to disseminate and implement evidence-based intervent...

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Published in:European journal of medical genetics 2017-01, Vol.60 (1), p.79-91
Main Authors: Petrenko, Christie L.M, Alto, Michelle E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol Drinking - adverse effects
Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology
Alcohol Drinking - pathology
Alcohol Drinking - psychology
Child
Cultural barriers
FASD
Female
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - epidemiology
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - pathology
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - psychology
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Humans
Implementation
Interventions
Medical Education
Pregnancy
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Summary:Abstract Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are present across countries and cultures, with prevalence rates threatening to rise in the coming years. In order to support children and families with FASD around the world, researchers must work to disseminate and implement evidence-based interventions. However, each cultural context presents unique elements and barriers to the implementation process. This review considers the challenges of addressing FASD in an international context. It summarizes existing FASD interventions that have empirical support in the domains of parenting and education, attention and self-regulation, adaptive functioning, and nutrition and medication. It then outlines cultural barriers pertaining to FASD that may impede the implementation process and makes suggestions for using purveyors as cultural liaisons between researchers and local stakeholders. The review concludes with recommendations for moving forward with international dissemination and implementation of FASD interventions.
ISSN:1769-7212
1878-0849
DOI:10.1016/j.ejmg.2016.10.005