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The Use of Trace Eyeblink Classical Conditioning to Assess Hippocampal Dysfunction in a Rat Model of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Case Study.

Leila Glass¹, Sarah N Mattson¹

¹Center for Behavioral Teratology and Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92120.

Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology

|September 27, 2017

Summary

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This case study details a 9-year-old girl diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), specifically Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (ND-PAE). It highlights key considerations for developing case conceptualizations for children with prenatal alcohol exposure history.

Keywords:

Prenatal alcohol exposure fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)neurobehavioral disorder associated with prenatal alcohol exposure (ND-PAE)neuropsychological assessment

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Child Psychiatry
Developmental Psychology

Background:

Prenatal alcohol exposure is a leading cause of preventable birth defects.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) encompass a range of neurodevelopmental challenges.
Accurate diagnosis and case conceptualization are crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To review considerations in developing case conceptualizations for individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure.
To present a case study of a child diagnosed with FASD: Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (ND-PAE).
To illustrate diagnostic issues and integrated summary for a child with ND-PAE.

Main Methods:

Case study methodology.
Review of diagnostic criteria for FASD and ND-PAE.
Neuropsychological testing and clinical assessment.

Main Results:

A 9-year-old girl diagnosed with ND-PAE presented with specific neurobehavioral deficits.
Detailed history, presenting symptoms, and neuropsychological findings were documented.
An integrated summary highlighted the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure.

Conclusions:

Effective case conceptualization requires a comprehensive understanding of prenatal alcohol exposure effects.
Early diagnosis of FASD, including ND-PAE, is essential for targeted support.
This case illustrates the complexities in diagnosing and managing children with ND-PAE.