“The nation’s pediatricians are getting new guidelines for how to go about evaluating children who present with global developmental delay or intellectual disability. Doctors should use genetic testing to assess children early, according to a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics published recently in the journal Pediatrics.”
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“A team of researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles analyzed data to understand the effects of prenatal exposure to tobacco and alcohol on brain development into adolescence… “We investigated whether prenatal alcohol and tobacco exposure were associated with how the brain changed across time at least 10 years after these exposures would have occurred,” says Andrew Marshall, PhD, lead author on the study.”
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“Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) impact alcohol use during pregnancy. Understanding the impact of SDoH across pregnancy will elucidate important information to reduce rates of prenatal alcohol exposure… healthcare providers should screen all pregnant women for alcohol use throughout pregnancy, especially among populations or groups identified as being vulnerable to continue alcohol use during pregnancy.”
- Biology of Sex Differences
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This letter from Dr. Leigh Henderson states, “Due to the stigma of FASD, the common lack of proof of prenatal alcohol exposure, lack of clinical awareness and lack of disability support, the FASD diagnosis is often overlooked. It is only when treatment of the person as only having ADHD is shown to be ineffective and a comprehensive diagnosis is done, that these individuals are on the pathway to understanding and addressing their condition.”
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Two new E-campus trainings are now available from FASD United affiliate member Proof Alliance. “FASD Across the Lifespan” equips caregivers with practical tools to support children with FASD from infancy to adulthood. “Empowering Foster Providers” offers tailored strategies and advice to help create a stable and supportive environment for foster children with FASD.
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“The intersection of substance use disorder (SUD) among pregnant and parenting women (PPW) and the child welfare system is a topic that spans multiple systems, including child welfare, public health, and SUD treatment… This scoping review identifies key patterns, challenges, and outcomes faced by this vulnerable population, highlighting the profound implications for both mothers and their children.”
- Journal of Public Health
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