{"id":228702,"date":"2017-04-25T15:04:57","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T19:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/?p=228702"},"modified":"2017-04-27T16:19:40","modified_gmt":"2017-04-27T20:19:40","slug":"intervention-for-children-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-has-biggest-impact-on-parents-228702","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/intervention-for-children-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-has-biggest-impact-on-parents-228702\/","title":{"rendered":"Intervention for children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has biggest impact on parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new pilot study, conducted by the University of Rochester\u2019s Mt. Hope Family Center, finds that children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and their families benefit from a multi-component intervention. Children who received the intervention showed lower levels of anxiety and modest, but significant, gains in their ability to control emotions better. The biggest change, however, came in the parents\u2019 understanding of their children\u2019s disabilities and their improved ability to respond to their children\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest impact is the effect on parents,\u201d says Christie Petrenko, a research psychologist at the University of Rochester\u2019s\u00a0Mt. Hope Family Center<\/a> <\/strong>and the lead author of the study.<\/p>\n

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Intervention Outcomes for Children with FASD and their Families<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The blue on this bar graph shows results for the intervention group that received the Families on Track program.
The orange shows the comparison group that received assessment and referral only. (University graphic \/ Michael Osadciw)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u201cThe intervention really helps parents understand their children\u2019s behavior and lets them understand why their kids are the way they are.\u201d<\/p>\n