Abstract
Adverse sequelae of prenatal alcohol exposure include executive function and social skills impairments, although these two domains have not been empirically linked in alcohol-exposed individuals. This study investigated this relationship using the BRIEF and the SSRS in 98 children aged 6 to 11 years. Executive functions explained a significant percentage of variance in parent and teacher rated social skills. No differences were found among children with diagnoses of FAS, partial FAS, or alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder. It may be helpful to consider executive functioning in designing social skills interventions for alcohol-exposed children whether or not they have full FAS.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Age Factors
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Central Nervous System Depressants / adverse effects
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Child
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Child Behavior Disorders / psychology
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Cognition / drug effects*
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Ethanol / adverse effects*
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Faculty
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Female
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / diagnosis
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / psychology*
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Humans
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Interpersonal Relations*
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Male
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Parents
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Pregnancy
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Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / chemically induced
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Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / diagnosis
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Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / psychology*
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Sex Factors
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Social Behavior*
Substances
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Central Nervous System Depressants
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Ethanol