By the National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Australia How much do you know about pregnancy and alcohol? The reality may surprise you. Alcohol exposure while in the womb may cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, in the unborn child. It is more common than many people realise. It may lead to lifelong physical and … [Read more...] about Podcast: Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality
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Webinar: Understanding and Managing Sleep in FASD for children 6 and under
Sleep, or lack thereof, can be a problem for many people, but it can be a significant issue for those who have FASD. The aim of this presentation is to understand sleep disruption in FASD and discuss some practical approaches to managing sleep. This workshop will be of interest to parents, caregivers, and service providers. Presenter: Dr. Ana … [Read more...] about Webinar: Understanding and Managing Sleep in FASD for children 6 and under
Board Chair: Jason Sansregret
We are pleased to announce that Jason Sansregret has accepted the nomination to the vacant Board Chair position. Please join us in congratulating Jason and the Central Alberta FASD Network on this appointment. For more information on members of our board: click here. For more information on opportunities with the Network: click here: … [Read more...] about Board Chair: Jason Sansregret
Webinar: Refreshing our conversations about alcohol as a key component of FASD prevention
In this presentation, Dr. Nancy Poole and Lindsay Wolfson of the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health discuss the importance of reframing how we talk about alcohol and substance use with women and girls to improve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) prevention efforts. This video is part of CanFASD’s webinar series, bringing evidence-based … [Read more...] about Webinar: Refreshing our conversations about alcohol as a key component of FASD prevention
Next Steps for FASD Awareness
Today is the last day of FASD Awareness Month. Dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of this disability and celebrating the successes of those with FASD, the month of September is full of events and activities for everyone. Creative ways to celebrate Despite the changes a global pandemic brings, people all across Canada banded … [Read more...] about Next Steps for FASD Awareness