The 8th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, titled ‘Research, Results and Relevance’, will be held from March 6-9th in Vancouver British Columbia. The conference is a collaboration of experts from various disciplines to share research on prevention, diagnosis and intervention. Objectives of the conference include: Collaborate on how emerging research can be applied to individuals with FASD Broaden … Read More
CanFASD Courses: Foundations in FASD
CanFASD is pleased to announce our newest free course, which provides a basic training program intended for everyone that will come into contact with individuals with FASD. This evidence-based course is both culturally sensitive and responsive to learners needs. Topics in this course include an overview of FASD assessment and diagnosis, FASD interventions, how alcohol affects the brain development of … Read More
Ottawa Senators and the Rural FASD Support Network make hockey dreams come true
On January 5th, 2019, the Ottawa Senators played the Minnesota Wild at the Canadian Tire Centre. Prior to the game, Robert More was interviewed by CBC Radio, as described below. Robert More is with the Rural FASD Support Network and is the adoptive father of 3 children with FASD, who have never before been to an NHL game. The noise, … Read More