Ethical and Legal Perspectives in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) by Egon Jonsson Sterling Clarren & Ian Binnie

Author:Egon Jonsson, Sterling Clarren & Ian Binnie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

10.7 Suggestions for Further Research

There has been very sparse and limited empirical research investigating FASD in adults. To address the existing gaps in knowledge, a wealth of research is needed in at least six areas. First and foremost, research must establish prevalence estimates of FASD in adults in the general population as well as subpopulations (e.g., mental health, substance use, correctional, forensic, and other at-risk settings). Second, the applicability, reliability, and validity of ND-PAE criteria, the recent DSM-5 diagnosis, should be investigated in adults. Third, the development and validation of FASD screening tools for adults is imperative for the accurate identification of adults afflicted with this disorder. Fourth, assessment research should be careful to consider the potential impacts of confabulation and suggestibility, the presence of which is pronounced in FASD, on any FASD screening or diagnostic tools. Fifth, research must explore the effectiveness (e.g., completion rates, process outcomes, and short- and long-term outcomes) of existing and new treatment techniques and programs for adults with FASD. Sixth, by taking into consideration the treatment efficacy research described above, clinicians and researchers should endeavor to develop FASD education and training programs for psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals who serve adult populations. In doing so, treatment professionals could aspire to identify empirically-based, best practice treatment modalities for adults with FASD. Overall, such a ranging and varied program of research has the potential to forge a body of evidence-based practices for adults with FASD.

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