Adverse childhood experiences, associated stressors and comorbidities in children and youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder across the justice and child protection settings in Western Australia.
Grace Kuen Yee TanMartyn SymonsJames FitzpatrickSophia G ConnorDonna CrossCarmela F PestellPublished in: BMC pediatrics (2022)
ACEs were common in this clinical population. Increased ACEs in this sample were associated with increased comorbidities and involvement with the child protection and/or justice system. This highlights that prevention, intervention and early diagnosis of FASD are important for at risk children to reduce the negative effects of ACEs.