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41	A neurodevelopmental profile of infants with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Northern Cape region, South Africa Fourie, Leigh-Anne 30 November 2006 (has links) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a preventable cause of mental retardation and is the severest category within Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). As gestational alcohol exposure affects fetal cognitive functioning, children with FAS present with intellectual deficits. Unfortunately FASD prevalence rates are increasing amongst infants and school-going children. The main goal of this study was to compare the neurodevelopmental subscales of infants diagnosed with FAS, Partial FAS and non- FAS. Seventy-four infants with confirmed FAS, Partial FAS or Non- FAS diagnoses were assessed using the Griffiths Mental Developmental Scale. Development assessed at 7-12 and 17-29 months of age showed that, regardless of a FAS, PFAS or Non-FAS diagnosis, all infants performed weaker at their assessment at 17-29 months. The Subscales significantly affected included Personal-Social, Eye- Hand Coordination and Performance. The infants with FAS and PFAS displayed the most marked developmental delays. From this study it can be concluded that there are definite neurodevelopmental profiles for infant's diagnosed with FAS, PFAS and/or Non-FAS, highlighting the significant impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on various aspects of infant development. / Social work / M.Diac. Assessment Cognitive development Developmental Developmental quotient (DQ) Diagnosis Dysmorphology Failure to thrive Fetus Infant Interdisciplinary research team Mental retardation Microcephaly Syndrome Teratogen Trimester Palpebral Fissure Thin Vermillion Border Smooth Philtrum 618.326861 Fetal alcohol syndrome Fetus -- Effect of drugs on Alcoholism in pregnancy Pregnant women -- Alcohol use
42	A neurodevelopmental profile of infants with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Northern Cape region, South Africa Fourie, Leigh-Anne 30 November 2006 (has links) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a preventable cause of mental retardation and is the severest category within Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). As gestational alcohol exposure affects fetal cognitive functioning, children with FAS present with intellectual deficits. Unfortunately FASD prevalence rates are increasing amongst infants and school-going children. The main goal of this study was to compare the neurodevelopmental subscales of infants diagnosed with FAS, Partial FAS and non- FAS. Seventy-four infants with confirmed FAS, Partial FAS or Non- FAS diagnoses were assessed using the Griffiths Mental Developmental Scale. Development assessed at 7-12 and 17-29 months of age showed that, regardless of a FAS, PFAS or Non-FAS diagnosis, all infants performed weaker at their assessment at 17-29 months. The Subscales significantly affected included Personal-Social, Eye- Hand Coordination and Performance. The infants with FAS and PFAS displayed the most marked developmental delays. From this study it can be concluded that there are definite neurodevelopmental profiles for infant's diagnosed with FAS, PFAS and/or Non-FAS, highlighting the significant impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on various aspects of infant development. / Social work / M.Diac. Assessment Cognitive development Developmental Developmental quotient (DQ) Diagnosis Dysmorphology Failure to thrive Fetus Infant Interdisciplinary research team Mental retardation Microcephaly Syndrome Teratogen Trimester Palpebral Fissure Thin Vermillion Border Smooth Philtrum 618.326861 Fetal alcohol syndrome Fetus -- Effect of drugs on Alcoholism in pregnancy Pregnant women -- Alcohol use
43	Relationship violence and the health of low-income women with children Hill, Terrence Dean 28 August 2008 (has links) Not available / text Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Harry E. and Bernice Moore Fellowship Abused women--Alcohol use--United States

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