RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05686473

Psychoeducation of Parents to Children With FASD

Evaluation of a Treatment Program Based on Psychoeducation of Parents of Children and Adolescents With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Sponsor

Sorlandet Hospital HF

Enrollment

75 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Behavior Problem Adaptive Behavior Learning Disorders

Summary

By longitudinal, prospective research in children and adolescents with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and their parents to explore the beneficial effects of participating in a standardized intervention program in order to treat and reduce the consequences of early brain damage. By using elements from international programs based on psychoeducation and parent training, the investigators aim to help parents to better understand and respond to the neurodevelopmental disabilities of their children, and thereby improving behavioral problems and self-regulation deficits.

Eligibility

Min Age: 2 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Program of psychoeducation of parents and professionals for people with adaptive behavior, behavior problem, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 2 Years to 18 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALProgram of psychoeducation of parents and professionals

The program consists of a standardized manual-based treatment package as an easily accessible treatment tool for use by professionals in the specialist health services, who have treatment responsibilities for children diagnosed with FASD in Norway. The intervention program will last for about 2 months and includes eight sessions, including six digitally based, interactive psychoeducational sessions. Topics will be: 1. General information about FASD 2. Intervention strategies in kindergartens/schools for children with FASD 3. Families living with FASD - activities of daily living 4. Self-regulatory deficits - how to cope 5. Executive functions in daily life 6. Social development in children with FASD 7. Guidance in social settings 8. Challenging behavior - what can be done