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

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 464
• Series: Health Care and Disease Management
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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

Content:
Chapter 1 Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, FAS, and FASD: An Introduction (pages 1–13): Tanya T. Nguyen, Jennifer Coppens and Prof. Dr. Edward P. Riley
Chapter 2 Researching the Prevalence and Characteristics of FASD in International Settings (pages 15–25): Philip A. May
Chapter 3 Frequency of FASD in Canada, and What this Means for Prevention Efforts (pages 27–43): Suzanne C. Tough and Monica Jack
Chapter 4 Costs of FASD (pages 45–69): Nguyen Xuan Thanh, Prof. Dr. Egon Jonsson, Liz Dennett and Philip Jacobs
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
Chapter 6 Genetic Factors Contributing to FASD (pages 109–126): Albert E. Chudley
Chapter 7 Diagnosis of FASD: An Overview (pages 127–148): Gail Andrew
Chapter 8 FASD: A Preconception Prevention Initiative (pages 149–160): Lola Baydala, Stephanie Worrell and Fay Fletcher
Chapter 9 Bringing a Women's Health Perspective to FASD Prevention (pages 161–173): Nancy Poole
Chapter 10 Next Steps in FASD Primary Prevention (pages 175–191): Robin Thurmeier, Sameer Deshpande, Anne Lavack, Noreen Agrey and Magdalena Cismaru
Chapter 11 Preventing FASD: The Parent–Child Assistance Program (PCAP) Intervention with High?Risk Mothers (pages 193–206): Therese M. Grant
Chapter 12 FASD in the Perspective of Primary Healthcare (pages 207–212): June Bergman
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
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
Chapter 15 Policy Development in FASD for Individuals and Families Across the Lifespan (pages 259–274): Dorothy Badry and Aileen Wight Felske
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
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
Chapter 18 FASD and Education Policy: Issues and Directions (pages 317–326): Elizabeth Bredberg
Chapter 19 Shifting Responsibility from the Individual to the Community (pages 327–338): Audrey McFarlane
Chapter 20 A Social Work Perspective on Policies to Prevent Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy (pages 339–351): Mary Diana (Vandenbrink) Berube
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
Chapter 22 Critical Considerations for Intervention Planning for Children with FASD (pages 369–386): John D. McLennan
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
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
Chapter 25 Living with FASD (pages 411–417): Myles Himmelreich
Chapter 26 Charlene's Journey (pages 419–432): Charlene Organ