Today’s post is a reflection piece by Elizabeth Carlson, a PhD student from the University of Alberta. You can reach her at emcarlso@ualberta.ca to continue the conversation about housing initiatives for individuals with FASD. As a student member of the Alberta Clinical and Community-Based Evaluation Research Team (ACCERT), at the University of Alberta I have the privilege of being … Read More
Survey from The Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Alcohol & Pregnancy
Survey link: https://www.research.net/r/providersaboutalcoholandpregnancy The results will be anonymous and we need to have as many respondents as possible to make the data meaningful. Participants will be entered into a draw for an iPad Service providers are ideally suited to screen pregnant women for alcohol use during pregnancy, as they are the point of contact with the healthcare system for these women. … Read More
How should we talk about FASD?
In June, I wrote a post summarizing a Manitoba report on the overlaps and gaps between expert and public understandings about FASD. Today, I’m sharing the researcher’s recommendations for changing the FASD conversation. The authors identified two key issues that make it challenging for policymakers and service providers to cultivate public support for FASD initiatives: The narrow understanding of FASD as a … Read More
Honouring Jordan’s Principle
Honouring Jordan’s Principle is a report outlining the obstacles to accessing equitable health and social services for First Nations children with special healthcare needs living in Pinaymootang, Manitoba. Pinaymootang is a First Nations community about 220km north of Winnipeg. Jordan’s Principle is a child first principle intended to ensure that First Nations children do not experience denials, delays, or disruptions of … Read More
What do Manitobans think about FASD?
The FrameWorks Institute completed a report on the overlaps and gaps between expert and public understandings about FASD. Access the full report on the CanFASD website here and read on for highlights from this excellent project. Interviews were conducted in Manitoba with members of the public and with FASD experts. The main questions were: What is FASD? How does alcohol affect fetal … Read More
Update: FASD and the Justice System
Dr. Michelle Stewart, Strategic Research Lead for Justice Interventions with CanFASD, has had a busy start to the year! As an applied researcher, Dr. Stewart is actively engaged in local FASD initiatives focused on bringing about better justice outcomes for individuals with FASD. As a part of this work, and alongside the Canada Northwest FASD Partnership (CNFASDP), Dr. Stewart hosted … Read More
Workshop
This free workshop at the University of Saskatchewan includes a half-day training on the medical and psychiatric diagnosis of FASD in Canada. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
Dr. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award
The Dr. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award has been named in honour of Dr. Sterling Clarren to recognize his pioneering contribution and leadership in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The award is presented annually to an individual in recognition of a completed study that has made a substantial contribution to the FASD field. See the award page … Read More
Raising Awareness
On September 9, share your photos and videos with us on social media to raise awareness about FASD! Use #FASDAwarenessDay #CanFASD to WIN Great Prizes!
7th International Conference on FASD Research
The 7th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research takes place in Vancouver from March 1-4, 2017. More Information