Tammy, our Community Prevention Coordinator, will be posting videos to simply answer questions regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Video #1 - How do you get it? - What happens if you have it? - How can I stay healthy or not get it? - How do I say hello to my friends? - Where can I go these days? Click for link to video Video #2 - If I … [Read more...] about Common Questions about COVID-19 for individuals with disabilities (Videos)
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CanFASD Paper on Alcohol and Breastfeeding
KEY MESSAGES New mothers and health care providers need accurate information about the effects of alcohol intake while breastfeeding. This issue paper summarizes what is known about the effects of alcohol use on lactation, as well as the impact of alcohol use while breastfeeding on infant and child health. The purpose of this issue paper is to … [Read more...] about CanFASD Paper on Alcohol and Breastfeeding
Online Parenting Resource – Triple P Parenting
Triple P is a flexible, practical way to develop skills, strategies and confidence to handle any parenting situation. You can find out which online Triple P program is right for you by clicking this link. They also have tips for parenting during COVID-19. - for website resources: click here - for a handout on parenting during COVID-19: click … [Read more...] about Online Parenting Resource – Triple P Parenting
Online FASD Education Opportunities
Greetings from the Network! We just wanted to send you a quick note to say hi and keep you up to date. Have you seen that the Canada FASD Research Network is offering FREE online training for school staff? Click here to see this course on their website, and to get more information on the ‘FASD for School Staff Level II’ online course. There … [Read more...] about Online FASD Education Opportunities
Connecting is Important
Hi from your Central Alberta FASD Network Team! We at the Central Alberta FASD Network are taking the recommended precautions about COVID-19 very seriously and are all working from home these days, social distancing, and self isolating where need be. Despite being away from one another we are still finding ways to stay connected. We touch base … [Read more...] about Connecting is Important
CBC: Why watching alcohol intake is advised, but closing liquor stores would be a problem
CBC News · Posted: Mar 26, 2020 4:00 AM ET An addictions researcher recommends Canadians keep an eye on their alcohol intake as they hunker down against the COVID-19 outbreak. ‘After this is over, our health care system will require more resources if people can’t go back to earlier levels of alcohol consumption.’ Canadians can be forgiven if … [Read more...] about CBC: Why watching alcohol intake is advised, but closing liquor stores would be a problem
