Systematic Review of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Interventions Across the Life Span

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research

Reid, N., Dawe, S., et al. (2015).

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 39(12), 2283-2295.

This systematic review investigates behavioral, advocacy, and supportive interventions on a variety of outcomes including social skills in individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

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Through December 2014.

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<div>"The studies aimed at improving social skills showed consistently strong results. The controlled trials ... were methodologically strong and importantly included a 3-month follow-up demonstrating some enduring benefit" (p. 2292). "Taken together, these studies provide strong evidence for the utility of structured programs that include children and parents in helping to improve social skills" (p. 2291).</div>