Lancet Child and Adolescent Health
Eliason, S.H.Y. and Miller, A.R. and Gibbard, W.B. and Salh, G. and Lanphear, N.
DOI: 10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00339-0Plos One
Gupta, R. and Pawliuk, C. and Somuah-Asamoah, D. and Boerner, K.E. and Engle, J. and Hutchison, S. and Salh, G.K.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0328845The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health
Eliason, S.H.Y. and Miller, A.R. and Gibbard, W.B. and Salh, G. and Lanphear, N.
DOI: 10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00188-3BJPsych Open
Gurpreet Dhaliwal and Whitney M. Weikum and Alexia Jolicoeur-Martineau and Ursula Brain and Ruth E. Grunau and Tim F. Oberlander
DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2020.7309 / 2020
The current study explores the lived experiences of caregivers in (1) undergoing a diagnostic assessment for FASD and (2) obtaining services and interventions for their child in the first two years following diagnosis. Using a qualitative approach, the study aimed to identify strengths and gaps in the system with respect to supporting Canadian children with FASD and their families. Interviews explored caregiver experiences with the FASD diagnostic process as well as access to supports and intervention services after diagnosis. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.
We are interested in understanding and documenting the experiences and challenges facing providers involved in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) assessments as well as collecting proposed solutions to improve the process in B.C. To this end, we are conducting a research study to engage providers involved in FASD assessments across B.C. to solicit their perspectives on the current FASD diagnosis process, cultural and patient safety, and suggestions for improvement. Data will be conducted via focus groups and interviews with providers across BC who work with the Complex Developmental and Behavioural Conditions Clinic.
This project aims to review the literature to better understand the neurocognitive profile of children who faced developmental or complex trauma this profile compares or contrast to children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The results of this scoping review will be utilized to inform future studies – including a retrospective chart review of children diagnosed with FASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders in the Complex Developmental and Behavioural Conditions program.
Co-Investigator. Punjabi Kids Health: Creating a Culturally Sensitive Social Media Health Promotion Campaign to Support Parenting Practices for Families of Punjabi Families. Funding Source: McLean Foundation
Co-Investigator. The Rapid Scale-Up of Community-Led Culturally-Congruent Social Media Parental Mental Health Promotion Programs in 7 Key Cultural-Linguistic Groups in Canada. Funding Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Co-Investigator. Co-Designing a Model for Culturally Inclusive Digital Parenting Resources for Racialized Families: Punjabi Kids’ Health. Funding Source: Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
2017 - CPS Developmental Pediatrics Trainee Research Award, Section of Developmental Pediatrics, Canadian Pediatric Society
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Alcohol consumption is unsafe during pregnancy, so any amount should be avoided. The substance can interfere with normal fetal development, leading to a serious, lifelong impact on individuals. The term used to diagnose alcohol exposure in the womb is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). But a group of clinician-researchers have raised concerns about this term…
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