Left Behind: Lack of Research-Based Interventions for Children and Youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to examine the evidence-based research supporting effective intervention and educational practices for children and youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. A review of the literature from 1999 to 2007 revealed three studies that met the inclusion criteria. Research studies employed experimental or quasi-experimental designs and provided limited evidence for effectiveness through multiple replications. Practices that were efficacious included family based intervention and social skills training. Implications and the need for future research are discussed.