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The effect of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure on adolescent body mass index and waist-to-height ratio at 12–13 years

The current clinical study published in 2021 examined the association between heavy PAE and indirect measures of adiposity in adolescence.
  • Publishing Date:

    5 July, 2021

  • Journal Name:

    International Journal of Obesity

  • Authors:

    N Hayes, N Reid, LK Akison, KM Moritz

Oral and written communication skills of adolescents with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) compared with those with no/low PAE: A systematic review

We conducted a systematic review to synthesize evidence regarding oral and written communication skills of adolescents with PAE or FASD and how they compare with those with no PAE. This study was published in 2021.
  • Publishing Date:

    16 June, 2021

  • Journal Name:

    International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders

  • Authors:

    Natalie R. Kippin, Suze Leitão, Rochelle Watkins, Amy Finlay-Jones

The oral and written narrative language skills of adolescent students in youth detention and the impact of language disorder

In this study, we examined macrostructure and microstructure elements in the oral and written narrative texts of 24 adolescent students of a youth detention centre. The students, who were aged 14- to 17- years, were all speakers of Standard Australian English, and 11 (46%) students met criteria for language disorder (LD). The outcomes of this study were published in 2021.
  • Publishing Date:

    16 June, 2021

  • Journal Name:

    Journal of Communication Disorders

  • Authors:

    Kippin, N.RLeitao, SFinlay-Jones, ABaker, JWatkins, R

Birth prevalence of congenital heart defects in Western Australia, 1990–2016

The aim of this study published in 2021 was to describe the birth prevalence and characteristics of congenital heart defects in a geographically defined Australian population.
  • Publishing Date:

    29 May, 2021

  • Journal Name:

    Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

  • Authors:

    Hansen M.; Greenop K.; Yim D.; Ramsay J.; Thomas Y.; Baynam G.S.

Changes in alcohol consumption during pregnancy and over the transition towards parenthood

The objective of this study published in 2021 was to examine pre- to postnatal changes in drinking for women and men and assess the role of education level in these changes.
  • Publishing Date:

    19 May, 2021

  • Journal Name:

    Drug ad Alcohol Dependence

  • Authors:

    Leggat G, Livingstone M, Kuntwche S, Calinan S

FASD resources primary school settings: a scoping review protocol

Many children affected by FASD exhibit neurocognitive delays that contribute to secondary consequences, including a disrupted school experience. Educators often have limited knowledge or experience in the identification, referral, management and accommodation of students with FASD. Effective resources and tools for educators are crucial to ensure these students are supported in their ongoing learning, development and school participation. This scoping review published in 2021 aims to identify and evaluate resources for educators that aid in the identification, management, or accommodation of students with FASD.
  • Publishing Date:

    5 April, 2021

  • Journal Name:

    BMJ Open

  • Authors:

    Lees B, Elliott EJ, Allsop S, Thomas S, Riches J, Nepal S, Rice LJ, Newton N, Mewton L, Teesson M, Stapinski LA

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