Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Guideline for Diagnosis Across the Lifespan
CMAJ
Cook, J. L., Green, C. R., et al. (2016).
CMAJ, 188(3), 191-197.
This is a clinical practice guideline providing recommendations on the diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and the assessment of neurodevelopment conducted by a multidisciplinary team.
Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network
This article is the basis for another guideline, listed in the Associated Article section below.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder with only evidence of pervasive brain dysfunction is defined by severe impairment in three or more neurodevelopmental domains, which include language and social skills or social communication (Strong Recommendation; High Quality).
Core team members across the lifespan (i.e., infants, preschoolers, school-aged children, adults) should include a speech-language pathologist (Strong Recommendation; High Quality).
