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Abbravation: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

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Springer-Verlag

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10.1007/bf00522326

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1557-1882

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Parenting with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Authors: Deborah Rutman Marilyn Van Bibber
Publish Date: 2010/01/08
Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Pages: 351-361
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This paper focuses on issues associated with parenting and living with FASD It is based on a larger research and video production project that examined the challenges accomplishments and support needs of adults with FASD in relation to parenting employment and the legal system Using theoretical sampling techniques indepth facetoface interviews were conducted with a total of 59 people from 5 diverse communities in British Columbia of these 15 were adults with suspected FASD Findings presented in this article relate to parents’ hopes goals and accomplishments parenting challenges experiences with the child welfare system and perceived barriers to support including policyrelated barriers Findings also revealed prevailing ignorance about the nature of FASD and the daytoday support needs of those living with FASD which potentially have profound implications from both a health and a social justice perspective For example parents experienced reluctance to seek assistance for their secondary disabilities related to FASD eg substance use or mental health problems for fear of that their needs for support would be viewed as evidence of their parenting incapability Highlighted will be directions for positive policy and practicerelated change in working with parents with FASD

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  12. Counselors’ Clinical Use of Definitive Drug Testing Results in Their Work with Substance-Use Clients: a Qualitative Study
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