August 2022

Canada is Rocking Red for FASD Day!

canfasdblogAugust 31, 2022CanFASD Announcements, Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

Map of Canada with red shoes marking landmarks that will light up red for #FASDMonth2022 #RedShoesRock

Canadians will be rocking red shoes this September to celebrate FASD Awareness Month, and so will landmarks across Canada!

Destigmatizing Considerations in FASD Prevention

canfasdblogAugust 29, 2022Uncategorized1 Comment

Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and supporting those with this disorder.

Issue Paper: FASD and Suicidality

canfasdblogAugust 26, 2022CanFASD Research and PublicationsLeave a Comment

girl sitting sideways at the end of a dock at sunset. Her head is resting on her knees and she seems sad.

People with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) face complex challenges. When unsupported, many individuals with FASD face challenges with mental health and substance use. One of the most concerning potential outcomes in this population is the risk of suicide.

The Medium Really is the Message

canfasdblogAugust 24, 2022Guest Bloggers, Holidays and Events2 Comments

Close up of person in red shoes standing in grass

My name is RJ Formanek, and I have FASD. As a person on the spectrum, I look forward to the chance for us all to get together and share experiences and knowledge about FASD, so September 9th is something I personally enjoy being able to participate in.

Issue Paper: Psychotherapy for Individuals with FASD

canfasdblogAugust 17, 2022CanFASD Research and Publications1 Comment

Many people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) experience mental health challenges at some point in their lives. Despite the mental health needs of people with FASD being well-documented, there is relatively little evidence around how best to respond.

New Webinar: Reducing Stigma, Writing and Talking about FASD

canfasdblogAugust 10, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Reducing Sigma: Talking and Writing about FASD. A free CanFASD webinar with Andrew wrath, Lindsay Wolfson, and Kathy Unsworth. Held on August 19, 2022 at 1:00pm EDT.

Join us for our newest webinar on Friday August 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm EDT!

Applications for the 2023 FASD Research Award now open!

canfasdblogAugust 3, 2022CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

Graphic design of a megaphone on yellow background shouting call for applications: dr. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award on a navy blue background

This award was created in honour of Dr. Sterling Clarren to recognize his contribution and leadership in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). It celebrates the work of Canadian students or early career researchers whose research has made a substantial contribution to the field of FASD.