‘What are the current needs and strengths of children and youth with FASD, and how are we addressing and supporting them?’
Trainee Series: Exploring the Necessity of Multi-Sectorality in FASD Research
My name is Taha Awan and I am currently a first year Master’s Student in Health Sciences.
Upcoming CanFASD webinars: May/June 2025
We have three webinars coming up in the next few weeks as part of our CanFASD Webinar Series.
Watch author Hannah Denberg read her children’s book about FASD
We’re thrilled to share a special treat with you — a video of author Hannah Denberg reading her book “What is Your Superpower?”.
Trainee Series: The Politics of FASD – Stigma, Inclusion, and Possibility
My interest in political science extends to the politics of disability, not just in terms of policy but also the power dynamics that affect people with disabilities and their communities.
Trainee Series: Exploring Health Professionals’ Knowledge in New Brunswick
My research serves to identify the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among those employed in the healthcare sector across New Brunswick.
Trainee Series: Suicidality in Neurodiverse Youth and Barriers to Services and Support
My MSc thesis explored suicidality in neurodiverse youth, including those with FASD.
Trainee Series: Pain in youth with FASD
As a clinician-scientist, I aspire to develop a unique area of research on the pain experiences of youth with NDDs, and more specifically, youth with FASD, and integrate this research into clinical practice.
Trainee Series: Building Bridges – The Vital Role of Lived Experience in FASD Research
As a graduate student studying FASD, I’ve learned that meaningful research isn’t just about data and statistics—it’s about people.
Trainee Series: Over-Represented Yet Under-Resourced: Exploring FASD in the Justice System
Within the justice system, there remains a population that is overrepresented, yet unfortunately also overlooked.