Thursday, March 2, 2017

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Mackenzie

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A8 - Development of an Algorithm for Use in the Pharmacological Treatment for Persons with FASD Across the Lifespan Mansfield Mela This session will present the steps taken towards developing the first-ever algorithm for psychotropic medication for treating those with FASD. The need for evidence based recommendations in this area will be emphasized. It will review the current state of the evidence on the use of psychotropic medication in individuals with FASD based on a systematic review of the literature. The process that has been initiated to develop recommendations for use of a psychotropic algorithm in FASD will be discussed. Learning Objectives: 1. Learn about a systematic review, and its methodology in the field of pharmacotherapy use in FASD 2. Become more aware of the potential benefits and side effects to expect when using psychotropic medications in those with FASD based on the evidence from the systematic review 3. Raise awareness of the current need for an evidenced based algorithm for psychotropic medication in FASD 4. Understand the process used to initiate the steps towards development of the first-ever algorithm