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Getting kids into gear for learningResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia are running a school program designed to help children adjust their levels of alertness and attention in class.
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Midwives join fight against FASDStrong support and high demand has led to the early release of an Institute-developed learning package designed to empower midwives to tackle FASD.
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The Kids researchers honoured at Public Health Association AwardsTwo The Kids researchers working to improve the health & wellbeing of Aboriginal children & their families have both been honoured at the PHAA Awards.
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More than 50% of women drink alcohol while pregnantA new study has found that more than half of West Australian women surveyed drank alcohol during pregnancy.
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Analysis of risk factors associated with suicidality in children and adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Western AustraliaIndividuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are at an elevated suicide risk compared with those in the general population. This public health issue warrants further research attention to help inform the development of prevention and intervention efforts. Our study is the first to characterize suicidality (i.e., suicidal ideation/suicide attempt) and explore associated risk factors in young individuals with FASD within the Australian context.
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A qualitative examination of the cognitive and behavioural challenges experienced by children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorderThe findings suggest consistency between caregivers in their reports of the difficulties experienced by children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
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The Demographic and Neurocognitive Profile of Clients Diagnosed With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in PATCHES Paediatrics ClinicsThe aim of this study was to describe the demographic and neurocognitive profile of the first 199 individuals diagnosed with FASD in PATCHES Paediatrics clinics