Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: The Latest News
We’re here to provide a personal perspective, the latest recommendations, and the science-based facts about the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure.
We also maintain a Resource Directory of articles, research, training and other information. This directory also contains contact information for support services, programs and organizations related to FASD including health care providers and clinics.
"With the 2017 National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference taking place this week on Oct. 24-27 in Calgary, AB, I thought it would be a good opportunity to discuss why FASD education is so important and how it changed my life." Let’s start back seven years ago, when my
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A 2016 study from the University of Rochester sheds light on how parents and caregivers of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can best help their kids, and at the same time, maintain peace at home and at school. “Children with FASD often have significant behavior problems due to
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As a new school year approaches, parents may find it useful to share information about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders with teachers and other school personnel. The information below is designed to help educators understand the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol so that children and youth have the best opportunities
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