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Intellectual disability: Population-based estimates of the proportion attributable to maternal alcohol use disorder during pregnancyThe aim of this study was to examine the association between maternal alcohol use disorder and intellectual disability in children.
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Changes in health professionals' knowledge, attitudes and practice following provision of educational resourcesWe provided health professionals in Western Australia (WA) with educational resources about prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol...
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Low-moderate prenatal alcohol exposure and risk to child behavioural development: a prospective cohort studyTo examine the association of fetal alcohol exposure during pregnancy with child and adolescent behavioural development.
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Proactive measures at Banksia Hill welcomedWe welcome the Cook Labor Government’s plan to introduce proactive measures to improve the safety and welfare of children and young people within the State’s youth justice system.
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New ten-year action plan on FASD provides welcome supportResearchers into fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a ten-year national action plan that will drive efforts to reduce the impact of FASD on individuals, families and communities.
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New national tool to help improve FASD diagnosisExpected to shine a light on hidden harm from alcohol use during pregnancy, Australia’s first national FASD diagnostic tool has been developed by the Institute.
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National FASD diagnostic tool to improve outcomes for kidsAustralia's first national diagnostic tool for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has been developed by researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia and the U
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New test for FASDEarly intervention in child development problems caused by alcohol use in pregnancy has been made possible by The Kids Research Institute Australia’s work
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Greater justice for people with FASDA study of the Western Australian justice system has identified that 85% of staff say responding to the needs of people with FASD is an issue in their work.
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No alcohol in pregnancy safest choiceChild health researchers are urging community support to help women avoid alcohol in pregnancy and if planning a pregnancy.