It is with great honour and excitement to share that CanFASD’s Executive Director, Audrey McFarlane has been chosen as a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2023! Alberta Order of Excellence Originally created in 1979, this award recognizes Albertans from all fields and backgrounds that have contributed to the province’s place in Canada and around the world. The … Read More
Trainee Series: Application of FASD Screening Tools to Dangerous Offender Judgements
In spite of overrepresentation, people with FASD often go undetected in legal settings, as they may not show obvious physical characteristics and their impairments in mental functioning, while substantial, may be somewhat hidden. Unfortunately, this failure to detect FASD may result in poor treatment outcomes, increased risk of reoffending, and overall poorer health.
New Issue Paper: Why FASD Diagnostic Assessment is Important
CanFASD recently released a new issue paper, Why FASD Diagnostic Assessment is Important. Below is a short summary.
New Webinar: Thinking About FASD Month
Join us for our next webinar happening July 14th at 1:00 pm Eastern time!
Trainee Series: Learning about FASD through the eyes of criminal justice professionals
In what follows, I discuss the novel and interesting perspectives of professionals working in the criminal justice system and how and why my findings affected my learning journey.
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today we recognize and celebrate the heritage, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Board Member, Tim Moorhouse, retires
After eleven years with CanFASD, Tim Moorhouse will be stepping down from the Board of Directors this week, having completing his term with the Board.
Trainee Series: Cannabis Use in Adults with FASD
Although anecdotal evidence indicates that high rates of cannabis use in adults with FASD, we have a lot of unanswered questions about the potential impacts of such use.
Last call to participate in our study on strengths!
Our research study on strengths in adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is closing at the end of June. There are just over two weeks left for you to participate!
Trainee Series – Going Beyond Labels and Recognizing the Strengths of Individuals with FASD
While it is essential to recognize and address the challenges associated with FASD, a strength-based approach has allowed me to consider the unique strengths and positive characteristics of each individual with the disability.