Get a 20% discount on this new book about FASD, Aboriginal youth, and the criminal justice system. “The over-representation of Indigenous youth with FASD in the justice systems in settler states is about intersecting forms of oppression that are founded in, and sustained by, settler colonialism.” Our amazing Research Lead, Dr. Dorothy Badry, is one of the authors of new … Read More
Article Summary #6: Employment Success in Adults with FASD
This Article Summary is part of our new CanFASD Connect Top Articles Summary Series. Over the next several months, we will be bringing you summaries of all the recent research papers from our list of the Top FASD Articles of 2019. This is an overview of a recent research paper called Understanding employment success in adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Background Successful … Read More
FASD is a Unique Disability
“Realizing the rights of people with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future” – The United Nations The goal of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is to raise awareness of disabilities and promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. In honour of … Read More
Book Review: FASD and the Online World
There are not many resources available to assist with managing the online world with individuals with FASD but this new book by Dr. Ira Chasnoff is a useful one.
New Webinar: Pain and FASD
Pain as experienced by individuals with FASD is under-researched and frequently misunderstood and under-recognized in the medical community.
What’s New in FASD Research: October 2020
Here’s a brief summary on the some of the latest research published on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Stress
Stress is a normal part of our daily lives and certain amounts of stress are important to help us function. Small doses of stress help us meet deadlines, get to places on time, and prepare for important events. However, long-term stress can be harmful and can lead to mental and physical health problems, like depression, substance use issues, and stroke.
Looking for Artists with FASD!
We’re looking for Canadian artists with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to participate in our annual art competition!
What’s New in FASD Research: September 2020
How health care providers communicate with women about alcohol use during pregnancy is very important for FASD prevention. The authors of this study evaluated 61 midwives in a southwestern U.S. state to understand how their personal alcohol use compared to their professional recommendations about alcohol consumption during pregnancy
October Webinar Update
We are taking a short hiatus from our CanFASD Webinar Series for the month of October as we prepare for the many amazing virtual conferences that we will be attending.