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Temple, Valerie K.; Prasad, Sonal; Popova, Svetlana; Lindsay, Ann – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: Early diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is known to improve outcomes in children. It is less clear if diagnosis in adulthood also conveys benefits. This study investigated long-term outcomes for individuals diagnosed with FASD after 18 years of age. Method: Twenty adults aged 18-45 years at FASD diagnosis were…
Descriptors: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Adults, Identification, Mental Disorders
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Popova, Svetlana; Lange, Shannon; Burd, Larry; Nam, Seungree; Rehm, Jürgen – Exceptionality, 2016
The current study aimed to estimate the cost associated with special education among children (5 to 14 years) with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in elementary and middle school by sex, age group, and province and territory in Canada. It was estimated that there were 6,520 students with FASD receiving special education in Canada in…
Descriptors: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Special Education, Children, Elementary School Students
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Popova, Svetlana; Lange, Shannon; Burd, Larry; Rehm, Jürgen – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2014
Background: A high prevalence of prenatal alcohol exposure has been reported among children in care and thus, the risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in this population is high. Objective: The purpose of the current study was to estimate the number of children (0-18 years) in care with FASD and to determine the associated cost by age…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Prenatal Influences, Children