Topic: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Interventions (Child & Adolescent)
Definition for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Interventions (Child & Adolescent):
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Interventions (Child & Adolescent) are defined by the CEBC as interventions developed for the treatment of children and adolescents with FASDs, which is an umbrella term describing the range of conditions and effects that can occur in an individual prenatally exposed to alcohol. These include Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), partial FAS (pFAS), and Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND). Children and adolescents with FASDs may have learning disabilities; physical, mental, and behavioral health issues; and problems with self-regulation, executive functioning, and social skills. All of these issues may have life-long implications: individuals with an FASD are at higher risk for suicide, exposure to multiple traumas, homelessness, and increased criminal justice system involvement.
- Target population: Children and adolescents with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
- Services/types that fit: Home-, community-, or school-based interventions; outpatient services (either individual or group); and self-administered treatment, including online delivery or apps
- Delivered by: Child- and family-serving professionals and paraprofessionals, such as educators, social workers, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations
- In order to be included: Program must specifically target children and/or adolescents with FASD
- In order to be rated: There must be research evidence (as specified by the Scientific Rating Scale) that demonstrates significant effects on physical, mental, behavioral, and/or learning outcomes related to FASD in children or adolescents, such as changes in symptom levels, behaviors, and/or functioning
Programs in this Topic Area
The programs listed below have been reviewed by the CEBC and, if appropriate, been rated using the Scientific Rating Scale.