Neurobehavioural outcomes of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: A Canadian perspective

Rasmussen, Carmen; Andrew, Gail; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Tough, Suzanne

doi:10.1093/pch/13.3.185

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“…This may reflect the inability of current assessment tools to detect areas of difficulty within the FASD population, or the unique developmental trajectories for children with FASD characterized by problems compared to those with other NDDs. For example, some higher-level processes that are impacted by FASD, such as executive functioning, develop later in childhood, and thus deficits in these skills tend to become more apparent as children get older, compared to their typically developing peers (Kingdon et al 2016;Rasmussen et al 2008). These difficulties may not be observable at such a young age, which could prevent early and appropriate intervention that is linked with better long-term outcomes (Olson et al 2007).…”

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Teacher-Reported Prevalence of FASD in Kindergarten in Canada: Association with Child Development and Problems at Home

Pei

Reid-Westoby

Siddiqua

et al. 2020

J Autism Dev Disord

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The prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) may be underestimated as it can be difficult to diagnose in early childhood possibly reflecting unique developmental trajectories relative to other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDDs). Using data collected via the Early Development Instrument (EDI) between 2010 and 2015, we examined the prevalence of kindergarten children with FASD and their concurrent developmental outcomes. We found that the prevalence of FASD ranged from 0.01 to 0.31%. A greater percentage of children with FASD had teacher-reported home problems that interfered with their classroom functioning. Overall children with FASD had higher mean scores on the developmental domains compared to children with NDDs. Results of the current study can inform strategies and policies for early identification and intervention. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s10803-020-04545-w) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Teacher-Reported Prevalence of FASD in Kindergarten in Canada: Association with Child Development and Problems at Home

Pei

Reid-Westoby

Siddiqua

et al. 2020

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…Ces déficits intellectuels ont été mis en lien avec le taux de consommation d'alcool évalué chez les mères : plus l'enfant a été exposé, moins le QI est élevé (Mattson et al, 1997;Streissguth et al, 1991). Par ailleurs, plusieurs travaux ont indiqué que le niveau intellectuel constituait un facteur de vulnérabilité à l'apparition de déficiences secondaires et de troubles d'ordre psychiatrique (Rasmussen, Andrew, Zwaigenbaum et Tough, 2008;Streissguth, Barr, Kogan et Bookstein, 1996). En ce qui concerne les troubles neuropsychologiques, les études montrent qu'ils ne sont pas prédits par les scores de QI des personnes présentant un TSAF (Connor, Sampson, Bookstein, Barr et Streissguth, 2000;Kerns, Don, Mateer et Streissguth, 1997;Rasmussen et al, 2013).…”

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Neuropsychologie Des Troubles Du Spectre De L’alcoolisation Foetale

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2020

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L’objectif principal de cette revue de la littérature est de présenter une synthèse des études traitant des déficits cognitifs dans les Troubles du Spectre de l’Alcoolisation Foetale (TSAF). Son second objectif est d’offrir aux psychologues une base de données afin de les guider dans l’évaluation de ces déficits. Les études ont été sélectionnées en s’appuyant sur les bases de données internationales classiquement utilisées pour des recherches dans le domaine de la psychologie. Ces travaux mettent en évidence des déficits intellectuels, langagiers et exécutifs chez les individus atteints de TSAF. Cependant, les résultats observés divergent fréquemment d’une étude à l’autre et se heurtent à des facteurs confondants qui pourraient expliquer l’hétérogénéité des profils cognitifs observés.

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“…P. Streissguth et al, 2004). Furthermore, many children have multiple prenatal drug exposures which independently increase susceptibility to anxiety (Pei, Denys, Hughes, & Rasmussen, 2011;Rasmussen, Andrew, Zwaigenbaum, & Tough, 2008;Steinhausen & Spohr, 1998;Streissguth, Bookstein, Barr, Press, & Sampson, 1998).…”

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“…To add to this, children with FASD often have difficulties with memory, mood regulation, aggression, understanding social concepts, attention, mathematical concepts, shifting, or understanding a series of instructions (Rasmussen et al, 2008). Many of these fall under the umbrella of executive functioning difficulties, which become more apparent when the child starts school and finds social situations and academic instructions difficult to attend to.…”

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Sleep disturbance as a predictor of anxiety in children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and typically developing children

Mughal

Joyce

Hill

et al. 2020

Research in Developmental Disabilities

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Background: High levels of anxiety and sleep problems are common features of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The strong association between sleep and anxiety has been documented in typically developing (TD) populations and is thought to be bidirectional. The association between sleep and anxiety in children with FASD has not yet been examined.Methods: Caregivers of children with FASD (n=91) and TD children (n=103) aged 6-16 completed the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ), Spence Children's Anxiety Scale (SCAS), and a background questionnaire. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses, group comparisons and ANCOVA interaction models were used to test the associations between sleep and anxiety within and between the two groups.Results: Scores on sleep disturbances and anxiety were at clinical levels for the majority of the FASD group, and significantly higher in the FASD group than the TD group. After controlling for age and sex, 27% of the variance in anxiety scores in TD children was attributable to sleep problems, and 33% in children with FASD. Conclusion:This study highlights associations between parent-reported sleep and anxiety in FASD.Sleep disturbances were significant predictors of anxiety in both children with FASD and in TD children.Given the importance of sleep to healthy neurodevelopment, there is a pressing need for sleep intervention studies in children with FASD. Early identification and intervention for sleep problems in this condition should be a therapeutic priority.

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Neurobehavioural outcomes of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: A Canadian perspective

Cited by 30 publications

References 47 publications

Teacher-Reported Prevalence of FASD in Kindergarten in Canada: Association with Child Development and Problems at Home

Teacher-Reported Prevalence of FASD in Kindergarten in Canada: Association with Child Development and Problems at Home

Neuropsychologie Des Troubles Du Spectre De L’alcoolisation Foetale

Sleep disturbance as a predictor of anxiety in children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and typically developing children

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