Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Management and Policy Perspectives of FASD, First Edition

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Management and Policy Perspectives of FASD, First Edition

Editor(s): Edward P. Riley, Sterling Clarren, Joanne Weinberg, Egon Jonsson

Published Online: 15 NOV 2010 01:49PM EST

Print ISBN: 9783527328390

Online ISBN: 9783527632510

DOI: 10.1002/9783527632510

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Reflecting the recent increased public awareness of the topic, this is the first and most comprehensive resource for over a decade on the molecular basis, prevalence, treatment options, socioeconomic impact and prevention strategies of FADS. Edited by world-renowned experts, this compendium includes the latest research results to provide new insights and realistic estimations of FADS frequencies in Western communities.
An invaluable resource for every professional dealing with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of FADS, from researchers via health professionals to social workers.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages I–XXIV)

    1. Chapter 1

      Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, FAS, and FASD: An Introduction (pages 1–13)

      Tanya T. Nguyen, Jennifer Coppens and Prof. Dr. Edward P. Riley

  3. Part One: Incidence, Prevalence, and Economic Aspects of FASD

    1. Chapter 2

      Researching the Prevalence and Characteristics of FASD in International Settings (pages 15–25)

      Philip A. May

    2. Chapter 3

      Frequency of FASD in Canada, and What this Means for Prevention Efforts (pages 27–43)

      Suzanne C. Tough and Monica Jack

    3. Chapter 4

      Costs of FASD (pages 45–69)

      Nguyen Xuan Thanh, Prof. Dr. Egon Jonsson, Liz Dennett and Philip Jacobs

  4. Part Two: Causes and Diagnosing of FASD

    1. Chapter 5

      Direct and Indirect Mechanisms of Alcohol Teratogenesis: Implications for Understanding Alterations in Brain and Behavior in FASD (pages 71–108)

      Kristina A. Uban, Tamara Bodnar, Kelly Butts, Joanna H. Sliwowska, Wendy Comeau and Dr. Joanne Weinberg

    2. Chapter 6

      Genetic Factors Contributing to FASD (pages 109–126)

      Albert E. Chudley

    3. Chapter 7

      Diagnosis of FASD: An Overview (pages 127–148)

      Gail Andrew

  5. Part Three: Prevention Policies and Programs

    1. Chapter 8

      FASD: A Preconception Prevention Initiative (pages 149–160)

      Lola Baydala, Stephanie Worrell and Fay Fletcher

    2. Chapter 9

      Bringing a Women's Health Perspective to FASD Prevention (pages 161–173)

      Nancy Poole

    3. Chapter 10

      Next Steps in FASD Primary Prevention (pages 175–191)

      Robin Thurmeier, Sameer Deshpande, Anne Lavack, Noreen Agrey and Magdalena Cismaru

    4. Chapter 11

      Preventing FASD: The Parent–Child Assistance Program (PCAP) Intervention with High-Risk Mothers (pages 193–206)

      Therese M. Grant

    5. Chapter 12

      FASD in the Perspective of Primary Healthcare (pages 207–212)

      June Bergman

  6. Part Four: FASD and the Legal System

    1. Chapter 13

      The Manitoba FASD Youth Justice Program: Addressing Criminal Justice Issues (pages 213–231)

      Mary Kate Harvie, Sally E. A. Longstaffe and Albert E. Chudley

    2. Chapter 14

      Understanding FASD: Disability and Social Supports for Adult Offenders (pages 233–257)

      E. Sharon Brintnell, Patricia G. Bailey, Anjili Sawhney and Laura Kreftin

    3. Chapter 15

      Policy Development in FASD for Individuals and Families Across the Lifespan (pages 259–274)

      Dorothy Badry and Aileen Wight Felske

    4. Chapter 16

      The Impact of FASD: Children with FASD Involved with the Manitoba Child Welfare System (pages 275–295)

      Linda Burnside, Don Fuchs, Shelagh Marchenski, Andria Mudry, Linda De Riviere, Marni Brownell and Matthew Dahl

    5. Chapter 17

      British Columbia's Key Worker and Parent Support Program: Evaluation Highlights and Implications for Practice and Policy (pages 297–316)

      Deborah Rutman, Carol Hubberstey and Sharon Hume

    6. Chapter 18

      FASD and Education Policy: Issues and Directions (pages 317–326)

      Elizabeth Bredberg

    7. Chapter 19

      Shifting Responsibility from the Individual to the Community (pages 327–338)

      Audrey McFarlane

    8. Chapter 20

      A Social Work Perspective on Policies to Prevent Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy (pages 339–351)

      Mary Diana (Vandenbrink) Berube

    9. Chapter 21

      A Cross-Ministry Approach to FASD Across the Lifespan in Alberta (pages 353–368)

      Denise Milne, Tim Moorhouse, Kesa Shikaze and Cross-Ministry Members

    10. Chapter 22

      Critical Considerations for Intervention Planning for Children with FASD (pages 369–386)

      John D. McLennan

  7. Part Five: Research Needed on FASD

    1. Chapter 23

      FASD Research in Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention: Building the Next Generation of Health and Social Policy Responses (pages 387–398)

      Amy Salmon and Prof. Dr. Sterling Clarren

    2. Chapter 24

      Focusing Research Efforts: What Further Research into FASD is Needed? (pages 399–409)

      Sara Jo Nixon, Robert A. Prather and Rebecca J. Gilbertson

  8. Part Six: Personal Views from People Living with FASD

    1. Chapter 25

      Living with FASD (pages 411–417)

      Myles Himmelreich

    2. Chapter 26

      Charlene's Journey (pages 419–432)

      Charlene Organ

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      Appendix: FASD Consensus Statement of the Jury (pages 433–450)

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      Index (pages 451–458)

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