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Change Over Time in Australian Newspaper Reporting of Drinking During Pregnancy: A Content Analysis (2000-2017)

This paper analyses the content of news media messages on drinking during pregnancy in Australia over an 18-year period to understand whether and how the nature of messages communicated to women has changed over time.
  • Publishing Date:

    17 July, 2020

  • Journal Name:

    Alcohol and Alcoholism

  • Authors:

    Megan Cook, Geoffrey Leggat, Amy Pennay

Australia has some of the highest rates of drinking during pregnancy. It’s time to make labelling mandatory

This article discusses the importance of introducing mandatory alcohol pregnancy warning labels in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Publishing Date:

    16 July, 2020

  • Journal Name:

    The Conversation

  • Authors:

    Natasha Reid

Caregivers of Children with FASD: Psychosocial Factors and Evidence for Self-compassion as a Potential Intervention Target

The aim of this study is to explore experiences of caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with FASD. More specifically, we examined the relationship between shame, guilt, pride, self compassion and caregiver psychological distress. The differences between biological and non-biological caregivers on these variables was also examined.
  • Publishing Date:

    11 July, 2020

  • Journal Name:

    Mindfulness

  • Authors:

    Zoe Biddle, Frances V. O'Callaghan, Amy L. Finlay-Jones, Natasha E. Reid

A reduction in reported alcohol use in pregnancy in Australian Aboriginal communities: a prevention campaign showing promise

This study found on a reduction in reported PAE in an Aboriginal community setting during a period of prevention activities, and provides initial evidence for a community led strategy that might be applicable to similar communities.
  • Publishing Date:

    6 July, 2020

  • Journal Name:

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

  • Authors:

    Martyn Symons, Maureen Carter , June Oscar, Glenn Pearson, Kaashifah Bruce, Kristy Newett, James P. Fitzpatrick

School-based intervention to address self-regulation and executive functioning in children attending primary schools in remote Australian Aboriginal communities

Researchers partnered with the local Aboriginal health organisation and schools to develop and pilot a manualised version of the Alert Program in the Fitzroy Valley, WA, a region with documented high rates of FASD and early life trauma.
  • Publishing Date:

    24 June, 2020

  • Journal Name:

    PLOS One

  • Authors:

    Bree Wagner, Jane Latimer, Emma Adams, Heather Carmichael Olson, Martyn Symons, Trevor G. Mazzucchelli, Tracy Jirikowic, Rochelle Watkins, Donna Cross, Jonathan Carapetis, John Boulton, Edie Wright, Tracey McRae, Maureen Carter, James P. Fitzpatrick

Cognitive and social/emotional influences on adaptive functioning in children with FASD: Clinical and cultural considerations

In this study, it was found that social cognition (specifically recognising emotions) was the only significant independent predictor of teacher-rated adaptive functioning. Māori (Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand) were overrepresented in this study and, therefore, the research was supported by a strong partnership with Te Wāhanga Hauora Māori (Māori Health Service).
  • Publishing Date:

    10 June, 2020

  • Journal Name:

    Child Neuropsychology

  • Authors:

    Andi Crawford, Laurie Te Hapuku Te Nahu (Rongomaiwahine Raua Ko Kahunguna), Elizabeth R. Peterson, Valerie McGinn, Kate Robertshaw, Lynette Tippett

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