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Sunday, August 7, 2022

FASD News - 31/2022

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland (Scotland) - FASD ACROSS THE LIFESPAN: BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS
This is the fourth blog in the series presenting key elements from Prof Plant’s forthcoming report. While the last blog looked at the physical problems experienced by people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, this blog explores some of the behavioural problems.
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Scoop (New Zealand) - International Fasd Awareness Day: September 9, 2022
This is an international awareness campaign giving voice and support to those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Every year on the 9th day of the 9th month, to symbolise the nine months of pregnancy, millions of people around the world hold events to promote public awareness of FASD and support those who are affected by it.
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WITF - What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and is it under diganosed?
Pregnant women are warned not to drink alcohol or smoke because it may harm their babies. Unfortunately, there are too many that don’t heed the warnings or drink when they don’t know they’re pregnant.
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Healthline - Alcohol Consumption is Increasing During Pregnancy: Why Experts Are Alarmed
“Look, here’s the deal. If you drink alcohol while you’re pregnant, you may be ruining your baby’s chances of ever having a normal life. All forms of alcohol are dangerous, even beer and wine. Play it smart. Alcohol and pregnancy don’t mix.”
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In Your Area (UK) - Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder discussed in Parliament thanks to Ayr charity
An Ayr charity were welcomed to Scottish Parliament to highlight the work they do in supporting those affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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Musings From An Autistic Carer - FACS v FASD -A personal story of parent carer blaming
I have been quite candid in describing my personal experiences of being falsely accused of FII (fabricated or induced illnesses) and institutionalised parent carer blaming, but there were more issues at stake than merely having 2 children with probable autistic spectrum disorders.
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Kids Brain Health Network (Canada) - Building a Village of Support: Alex’s Story
For Tracy and Eric, adoption always felt like the right choice. They adopted their first two children—daughter Mackenzie and son Alex—in 2010, and their family expanded in 2011 when they adopted their youngest son, Jackson.
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Nutrition Research Institute - The influence of maternal weight and alcohol exposure on infant physical characteristics and neurodevelopmental outcomes
A new study from NRI scientists, Julie Hasken, PhD, MPH, and Philip May, PhD, published on ScienceDirect in May 2022 examines the influence of maternal weight and alcohol exposure in infant physical characteristics and neurodevelopment outcomes.
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VIDEOS and PODCASTS
The Honestly Adoption Company - FASD Expert Spotlight (Part 1): FASDs And The Online World
We know that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders have a profound effect on a person’s ability to reason, think logically, and control impulses. But in today’s society there are extra dangers.
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The Honestly Adoption Company - FASD Expert Spotlight (Part 2): FASD Hope And Advocacy
We are excited to share an interview we did just a few years ago with Natalie Vecchione, on her podcast, FASD Hope. We primarily talked about the release of our latest book, Securely Attached, but wanted to share this interview and point our listeners toward this valuable resource.
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FASD Special Interest Group - Diagnosing FASD Part 1 of 2
In the August 3, 2022 meeting of the AUCD FASD SIG, Christie Petrenko of University of Rochester and Elizabeth Cleveland of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences discuss how their FASD diagnostic clinics started and how they function.
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The Adoption & Foster Care Journey - Episode 335 - Run FASD with Adult Adoptee Rebecca Tillou
On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with Rebecca Tillou.  Rebecca is an adult adoptee with FASD, she’s also a wife, mother, author, advocate, and runner - AND the visionary of Run FASD.
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FASD Hope - 142 - Amazing Advocacy - A Conversation with Yvonne Williams
Episode 142 is titled "Amazing Advocacy" and highlights Yvonne Williams and her incredible advocacy contributions to the FASD Community. Yvonne started her FASD journey when she adopted her daughter in 2007.
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Fasd Success Show - #117 Rhonda & Shawn: How to love someone with FASD who’s hurt someone
This unique episode has some critical information about how systemic barriers and failures can result in adverse outcomes for individuals with FASD. We will leave the detail for the episode, but we want to give you a general idea about the content.
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SACCounty Healthy Beginnings - 5 Things You Need to Know If You’re Raising a Child Who’s Been Affected by Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Watch the video to learn about the 5 things every parent needs to know if you’re raising a child who’s been affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol.
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Catch Collaborative Psychotherapy - Episode 10 | What We Know About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) causes harm, pain and shame in mothers and children. Society is critical and judgmental towards those suffering from the condition, even though 1 in 100 babies in Canada are born with it.
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National FASD - Raja and Neil’s FASD Book Club – Session 2, Standardising the Approach to Assessment and Diagnosis
In session 2 of Raja and Neil’s FASD book club, Prof Raja Mukherjee and Dr Neil Aiton give an overview of changes in FASD diagnosis over the past 50 years. They talk about new diagnostic changes in the UK and point out some areas where progress is still needed.
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Learning with FASD - How to create a supportive learning environment for primary aged children with FASD
Students affected by FASD may learn and behave differently to neurotypical children due to the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure. The challenges that students with FASD may experience in the school environment can be due to the neurodevelopmental impairments caused by their brain injury.
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RESEARCH
Current Research in Toxicology - The influence of maternal weight and alcohol exposure on infant physical characteristics and neurodevelopmental outcomes
Higher postpartum maternal weight may be a protective factor but does not eliminate the adverse effects of alcohol on infant growth and dysmorphology.
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Bone - Altered bone and body composition in children and adolescents with confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure
These findings highlight the importance of early FASD diagnosis and appropriate post-diagnostic medical follow-up to enable timely, effective interventions to optimize bone and body composition during paediatric growth.
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Sensors - A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of Music Training on Attention in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Prior studies indicate differences in brain volume and neurophysiological responses of musicians relative to non-musicians. These differences are observed in the sensory, motor, parietal, and frontal cortex.
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Journal of Medical Ethics - Using meconium to establish prenatal alcohol exposure in the UK: ethical, legal and social considerations
While recognising the adverse effects of heavy alcohol consumption during pregnancy, we emphasise the case for robust ethical, legal and social considerations and the central need for trust between HCP and patients in maternity care. We conclude the permissibility of meconium screening has not been proven, and it is not justified.
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University of Delaware - Effects of Developmental Alcohol Exposure on Associative Memory and the Medial Prefrontal Cortex-Reuniens-Hippocampus Circuit in a Rodent Model of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
This study is important in examining what mechanistic alterations are related to AE and how they are involved in deficits associated with FASD.
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Korean Journal of Obstetrics - Prenatal maternal alcohol exposure: Diagnosis and prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a developmental and congenital disorder characterized by neurocognitive impairment, structural defects, and growth restriction due to prenatal alcohol exposure.
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Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience - Effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on neurobehavioural development and volume of rostral cingulate cortex subregions
Prenatal alcohol exposure is associated with lower volumes in the right pregenual ACC. This finding may underlie some of the emotional and behavioural problems experienced by individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure.
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South African Medical Journal - The tragedy of smoking, alcohol, and multiple substance use during pregnancy
Substance use during pregnancy affects infant outcomes at birth and 1 year of age. The addictive properties of substance use make cessation difficult, so prevention strategies should be implemented long before pregnancy. Higher maternal education, associated with better infant outcomes at birth and 1 year and acting as a countermeasure to substance use, is of paramount importance.
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JAMA Network - Trends in Binge Drinking and Heavy Alcohol Consumption Among Pregnant Women in the US, 2011 to 2020
In this cross-sectional study, we found that binge drinking and heavy alcohol consumption were higher among nonpregnant women than pregnant women, but the AAPC for both behaviors was significantly greater among pregnant women than nonpregnant women.
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Cardiovascular Toxicology - Maternal Ethanol Exposure-Induced Cardiac Fibrosis is Associated with Changes in TGF-β and SIRT1/FOXO3a Signaling in Male Rat Offspring: A Three-Month Follow-up Study
Overall, our data reveal that prenatal alcohol usage increase in fibrotic regions in the pup hearts possibly by regulating TGF-β, FOXO3a and SIRT1 protein levels. These are potential therapeutic molecular targets that can be modulated to protect heart against maternal ethanol exposure.
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The Journal of Sexual Medicine - College Women, Sex, and Drinking: Examining the Impact of Pre-sex Alcohol Consumption in Consensual Sexual Encounters
Sex under the influence of alcohol is common among college women and is associated with more distress and fewer positive consequences than sober sexual encounters.
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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research - Association between sociodemographic, obstetric, and lifestyle factors among Hungarian pregnant women—A cross-sectional study
The lifestyle of pregnant women can have a great impact on the developing fetus, either in a positive or negative way. In order to evaluate maternal lifestyle, overall health behavior should be considered.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
SWR Fernseher (Germany) - Adoptivmama Katrin Lepke zieht Kinder mit FASD groß
Katrin Lepke ist Adoptiv-und Pflegemutter von Shannon, Jim und Samuel. Alle drei Kinder haben das Fetale Alkoholsyndrom (FASD), eine vorgeburtliche Alkoholschädigung. Daraus entsteht ein Buch und eine Selbsthilfegruppe, auch um auf FASD aufmerksam zu machen.
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Gazeta Olsztyńska (Poland) - Mamo! Nie pij proszę!
Problem ciężarnych kobiet pijących alkohol jest wciąż stosunkowo mało znany ogółowi społeczeństwa. Nasza spostrzegawczość zazwyczaj ogranicza się do zauważenia wpływu alkoholu na kobiety jako takie.
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PAHO (France) - Fiche d’information sur le trouble du spectre de l'alcoolisation fœtale
Les concepts de base sur la santé et l'alcool sont présentés dans cette série de fiches d'information. Cette note définit et présente des données sur le trouble du spectre de l'alcoolisation fœtale, ses conséquences et l'importance de le reconnaître.
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WDR (Germany) - Alkohol in der Schwangerschaft: Die FASD-Twins klären auf
FASD ist die Abkürzung für eine Fetale Alkoholspektrum-Störung. Unter dem Begriff werden alle Formen von Schäden an Kindern zusammengefasst, welche durch Alkoholkonsum in der Schwangerschaft verursacht wurden.
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Erzieherkanal - Wissen, Theorien & Infos (Germany) - Fetales Alkoholsyndrom (FAS) und fetale Alkoholspektrumstörung (FASD) bei Kindern | ERZIEHERKANAL
Die fetale Alkoholspektrumstörung (FASD) und das fetale Alkoholsyndrom (FAS) liegt vor, wenn die Mutter in der Schwangerschaft Alkohol getrunken hat und es aufgrund dessen zu Schädigungen und Behinderungen beim Kind kam.
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