CanFASD Northwest Publications
The Brain Summit Symposium, held in March 2009, brought together psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists and pediatricians from FASD Clinical Programs across Canada, to enhance our collective understanding of the National Diagnostic Guidelines as they relate to the diagnosis of the domains of brain function. Download Report
Building Capacity for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Diagnoses in Western and Northern Canada,
is a study, published by that was conducted in 2008, to determine the FASD clinical activity in Canada
Northwest. Building Clinical Capacity for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Diagnoses in Western and Northern Canada. Clarren, S. , Lutke, J.; Can J Clin Pharmacol Vol 15 (2) Summer 2008:e223-e237; June 10, 2008. Link to Download
Use of Psychometric Tools for Evaluating Individuals with FASD: Reaching Consensus - CanFASD Northwest has been collaborating with
diagnostic clinics to support conducting comprehensive assessments for individuals with FASD. Our Research Network developed a two-phase process to
bring together representatives working within
diagnostic
clinics. During
several months of 2007, we focused
on the approaches and tools that clinics were using in the diagnostic process. These two reports chronicle
the process and outcomes of these sessions.
Download Phase 1 / Download Phase 2
To understand the Research Opportunities and Challenges of creating a collaborative research network across four Provinces and three Territories, CanFASD Northwest undertook a consultation process in September and October of 2005. The outcomes of this process provided the initial direction and focus for CanFASD Northwest. Download Report
Network Action Team Publications
Research in Diagnostics
Clarren, S. K., Chudley, A. E., Wong, L., Friesen, J., & Brant, R. (2010). Normal distribution of palpebral fissure lengths in Canadian school age children. The Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 17(1), e67-e78. Link to download
Clarren, S. K., & Salmon, A. (2010). Prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: Proposal for a comprehensive approach. Expert Rev. Obstet.Gynecol., 5(1), 23-30. Link to download
Clarren, S. K. (2009). It is time for the development of effective approach to the prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Expert Rev. Obstet.Gynecol., 4(5), 483-485. Link to download
Prevention: Evaluating FASD-Specific Public Health and Education Materials
Cismaru, M., Deshpand, S., Thurmeier, R., Lavack, A. M., & Agrey, N. (2010). Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: The role of protection motivation theory. Health Marketing Quarterly, 27(1), 66-85. Saskatchewan Prevention Institute. (2007).
Saskachetwan Prevention Institute. (2009) Creating Effective Primary Prevention FASD Resources: Evaluation Processes in Health Promotion. Prepared for Canada Northwest FASD Research Network. Download
Prevention: From a Women's Health Determinants Perspective
Relational Approach: The value and importance of supportive and timely connections (2010). FASD Prevention from a Women's Health Determinants Perspective. Download
Consensus Statement - 10 Fundamental Components of FASD Prevention from a Women's Health Determinants Perspective, 2010. Download
Barriers to Care - an information sheet describing the issues that pregnant women and mothers with substance use problems face when trying to access supports, 2007. Download
Consensus Statement - 10 Fundamental Components of FASD Prevention from a Women's Health Determinants Perspective, 2010. Download
Rutman, D., & Van Bibber, M. (2009). Parenting with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Int J Ment Health Addiction. Received: 30 May 2009 / Accepted: 23 November 2009. doi 10.1007/s11469-009-9264-7. Link
Team description, their membership and their research activities, 2009. Download
Coalescing on FASD Prevention from a Women's Health Determinants Perspective: FACE poster, 2007. Download
Team description, their membership and their research activities, 2007. Download
Reports and Publications from Other Sources
Key Worker and Parent Support Program Evaluation Reports - The following pdfs are evaluation reports regarding services available
through the Ministry of Children and Family Development's (MCFD) Key
Worker family support services. Key Workers assist families in
understanding FASD by providing education and information specific to
the needs of the child and family. They are familiar with community
resources, assist families in accessing support, health and education
services and are involved in the development of local support services.
These family support services are being reviewed as part of an ongoing
three-year evaluation by a contracted evaluation team. Expansion of the
FASD support programs will be based on the evaluation results. The
following reports are available in pdf format:
First year formative evaluation report and the executive summary.
Second year formative report and the executive summary.
The first summative report and the executive summary.
For further information you can go to the Ministry of Children and Family Development website.
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