Back in July, we launched the CanFASD Individual Membership program, a way for Canadians from coast to coast to stay connected with our network. This week is the three-month anniversary of our launch.
World Teachers’ Day 2021
October 5th is World Teachers’ Day. This day is celebrated annually to recognize and honour all the hard work teachers do worldwide each and every day. Students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) face a number of challenges in the education system. Teachers and school staff play an important role in ensuring students with FASD succeed in school.
National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2021
Due to the recent discoveries of unmarked grave sites at former residential schools, it is more important than ever that we take action to support Indigenous communities; remember the children who were sent away and never made it home; and honour the survivors. September 30this a day that opens the door to global discussion, education, and reconciliation.
Applications for the 2022 Dr. Sterling Clarren Award Now Open
The Canada FASD Research Network is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2022 Dr. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award!
The Rounds: Complexities of FASD & Pain
The Rounds in partnership with Soloutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) recently held a virtual event on the complexities on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and pain. The event was led by CanFASD’s Senior Research and Intervention Lead, Dr. Jacqueline Pei, and Dr. Kyle Sue.
Protecting the Rights of Children with FASD in the Justice System
Canada is obliged, by law, to follow the recommendations outlined in the Convention. GC24 clarifies the stance taken by the Convention on children with NDDs who are involved in the justice system. However, in practice, justice professionals may be unaware of these issues.
Introducing our 2020 Claudette Bradshaw Award Recipient
The Asante Centre is the recipient of the 2020 Claudette Bradshaw FASD Innovation Award!
Webinar Update for May 2021
We’re taking a short break from our CanFASD webinar series for the month of May but will return in June 2021. In the meantime, feel free to watch some of our past webinars on our YouTube channel.
Understanding FASD and sexual behaviour
Without proper support, individuals with FASD can face a variety of difficulties. According to some caregivers, one especially concerning challenge relates to sexual behaviour. There is preliminary research to support these reports, suggesting that some individuals with FASD are at a higher risk of being involved in, and being the victim of, problematic sexual behaviour.
New Webinar: Supporting Caregivers
We will be hosting a new webinar with Dr. Brianne Redquest, our 2021 Dr. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award winner, on March 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time.