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
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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
What FASD is: a caregiver’s perspective
Written by Dorothy Reid “…it is about time that we pulled our collective heads out of the sand and recognized FASD for what it is: a disability like any other disability. One that can be accommodated, like any other disability, so that those with FASD can fully participate in society.” When asked to write this blog on what FASD means to me, I … [Read more...] about What FASD is: a caregiver’s perspective