The summer is in full swing and we hope everyone is enjoying the longer days and warmer weather. CanFASD will not be hosting a webinar this August but we will be back in September.
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.
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!
CanFASD’s 2022-2023 Annual Report
This past year has been full of exciting, and meaningful progress in the FASD community!
Substance Use in Youth with FASD
Last year we successfully applied for increased funding to continue our study. This time we’re focusing on supporting youth with FASD in substance use treatment.
Build a better foundation with our online FASD Courses!
CanFASD has nine different online learning courses available to improve professional and community understanding of FASD.
New Issue Paper: Neurodiversity and FASD
Neurodiversity may be a complex concept, but at the core, individuals should be appreciated for who they are, differences and all.
Top FASD Articles of 2022 Announced
Without further ado, here are the top FASD research articles of 2022!
New Issue Paper: Diagnostic Assessment of Preschoolers
It is well established that early interventions and diagnosis are critical to supporting healthy outcomes in the future. However, there is a limited body of research focused on FASD diagnosis in preschool aged children and a reluctance among clinicians to provide a definitive diagnosis at this age.
New Resource: Plain Language Guide for the UNCRPD
We have created a UNCRPD Plain Language Guide as a tool for individuals and families to better understand the UNCRPD.