Journal article
Community‐based child development service fetal alcohol spectrum disorder assessment: A retrospective clinic audit
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, Vol.56(5), pp.777-785
2020
Abstract
Aims: The aims of the current study were to: (i) report on the diagnostic profile of a group of children assessed for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) using the Australian Guide to the Diagnosis of FASD; and (ii) to provide information and recommendations for paediatricians and/or multidisciplinary teams conducting FASD assessments, including utilising the Australian Guide to the Diagnosis of FASD, and details of how to do FASD assessment. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted using relevant demographic and diagnostic data from children assessed for FASD within a community child development service. Results: Results showed the widespread impact of FASD on the brain, with all children showing some level of impairment in at least 5 out of 10 of the neurodevelopmental domains assessed for FASD. Majority of children were diagnosed with co-morbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, however, many additional co-morbid diagnoses were evident. Conclusions: The current study detailed the profile of children assessed for FASD and was the first to report the diagnostic profile of children assessed using the Australian Guide to the Diagnosis of FASD within a community child development service. Several recommendations are provided to assist paediatricians and multidisciplinary teams involved in child development assessments.
Details
- Title
- Community‐based child development service fetal alcohol spectrum disorder assessment: A retrospective clinic audit
- Authors
- Heidi Webster (Author) - Child Development ServiceJessica Doak (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Social SciencesMary Katsikitis (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Social Sciences
- Publication details
- Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, Vol.56(5), pp.777-785
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
- Date published
- 2020
- DOI
- 10.1111/jpc.14744
- ISSN
- 1034-4810
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451339202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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