Every year on September 9, the international community celebrates FASD Day. September 9 is chosen to represent the 9 months that women should abstain from alcohol consumption while pregnant. This year, in preparation for FASD Day, we have interviewed some amazing people to learn a bit about how their lives have been affected by FASD. They include caregivers, researchers, policy … Read More
Including the Voices of Families in FASD Research
The Kids Brain Health Network recently posted an article on the value of engaging parents of children with disabilities in the research process. The article highlights how these types of partnerships help us to “learn with each other, about each other, and from each other” and make more meaningful impacts on the lives of children and families. Here at CanFASD, we … Read More
Guest Blogger: Roxanne Hughes and the FASD Collaboration Roundtable
Today’s post is a contribution from Roxanne Hughes, MSW, RSW who has been an FASD Key Worker with Pacific Community Resources Society for the past 12 years. She provides individualized and group supports to families who are parenting youth who have FASD or similar neurodevelopmental disorders. Roxanne offers training to a broad range of community partners specific to brain-based disabilities. … Read More
FASD and Victimization
A lot of the discussions about FASD in the justice system mention that people with FASD have trouble as offenders. However, it is important to know that they may also be over-represented as witnesses and victims of crime. Many of the issues that come with FASD increase a person’s vulnerability, but very little attention is paid to the complexities of … Read More
Yukon FASD Prevention Campaign Wins Design Award
Congratulations to the Yukon Government, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society Yukon, and Child Development Centre on their award-winning FASD prevention campaign! The campaign was launched by the Yukon FASD Interagency Advisory Committee in collaboration with Aasman Brand Communications, and has been recognized by the design world, winning a Summit Creative Award. The Summit International Awards (SIA) is the oldest and most prestigious … Read More
The National FASD Database
“This is the first time that Canada has had enough data to begin to really understand our FASD population – we have relied on data from other countries in the past. Now we can see what the clinical profiles are for our own population affected by prenatal alcohol exposure, what their service needs are, and where and how we can … Read More
Announcement: Applications for the 2019 Dr. Sterling Clarren Research Award
CanFASD is pleased to announce that applications for the 2019 Dr. Sterling Clarren Research Award are now open! The CanFASD Sterling Clarren Research Award has been named in honour of Dr. Sterling Clarren to recognize his pioneering contribution and leadership in the field of FASD. The award is presented annually to a Canadian student or early career researcher in recognition … Read More
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: is it Safe?
The Government of Canada plans to legalize cannabis on October 17, 2018, which will allow Canadians over the age of 18 to possess and use the drug legally. But this decision does not mean that cannabis use is safe. Research shows that cannabis can impair a person’s concentration, memory, judgement, and reaction time, and cause tiredness, confusion, panic, fear, and … Read More
Mark Your Calendars!
A number of conferences and events are coming up in the next few months that may be of interest to you. Click the pictures below for more information: September 6-7, 2018: “Putting it Together” Vernon FASD Conference (Vernon, BC) September 24-26, 2018: European Conference on FASD (Berlin, Germany) October 23-26, 2018: The Future of Child Welfare in Canada (Calgary, AB) … Read More