Helping infants and toddlers affected by prenatal alcohol exposure
Families Moving Forward Bridges: An Early Intervention Enhancement for Infants and Toddlers with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure with or at-risk for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
This study is all about helping babies and toddlers who may have been affected by alcohol during pregnancy, by providing support to their families to boost their development and strengthen the bond between parents and children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10951335 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing early intervention for infants and toddlers who have been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy or are at risk for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). The program, called Families Moving Forward Bridges, aims to support child development and strengthen the parent-child relationship during critical early years. By utilizing evidence-based practices, the intervention seeks to reduce the negative effects of prenatal alcohol exposure and improve outcomes for these vulnerable children and their families. Caregivers will receive resources and support to help manage parenting stress and enhance their child's development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants and toddlers under the age of three who have been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy or are at risk for FASD.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than three years or who have not been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve developmental outcomes for infants and toddlers affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar early intervention approaches for children with FASD, indicating the potential effectiveness of this program.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jirikowic, Tracy L — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Jirikowic, Tracy L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.