The Conversation (Canada) – People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face a heightened risk of homelessness
Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis. A systematic failure to provide decent and affordable housing means far too many people are ending up homeless. Rigid and unresponsive policies perpetuate adversity and fuel stigma that places blame on the individual.
https://theconversation.com/people-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-face-a-heightened-risk-of-homelessness-237846

NZ Herald (New Zealand) – 1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
As many as one in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, which can lead to lifelong learning and social difficulties.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/1-in-10-far-north-children-could-be-affected-by-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders/OYQ6MGFCUZE5ZBH5BF3VS6NWFA/

BBC (UK) – ‘Art saved my life’ – teen’s joy at book of paintings
A teenage artist born with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) has published a book of his work to help others struggling with the condition.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xepk1e408o

UofLNews (USA) – UofL researchers studying specific causes of fetal alcohol syndrome
University of Louisville researchers have secured $2.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to study how genetics may increase the risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in infants — and, what may help lower that risk.
https://www.uoflnews.com/section/science-and-tech/uofl-researchers-studying-specific-causes-of-fetal-alcohol-syndrome/

NZ Doctor (New Zealand) – Ministerial announcement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
On 25th September the Minister for Health, Dr Shane Reti, announced new initiatives relating to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) at a symposium in Tāmaki-Makaurau.
https://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/undoctored/ministerial-announcement-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd

IOL (South Africa) – Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): There is no ‘safe time’ to consume alcohol during pregnancy
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a serious condition caused by women drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/family/pregnancy/foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-there-is-no-safe-time-to-consume-alcohol-during-pregnancy-f4a88b00-77d3-4984-912e-0c3979dd9145

University of Bristol (UK) – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – the quest for a new UK database
To time with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awaress Month a team of researchers at the University of Bristol have published a paper on Establishing a national linked database for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the UK: multi-method public and professional involvement to determine acceptability and feasibility.
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/blackwell/news/2024/fasd-database.html

FARE Australia (Australia) – From Misdiagnosis to Understanding: Sharing our FASD story
As a mum of a kiddo with FASD, I have navigated the challenge of disclosing my story, getting an accurate diagnosis and advocating for the support my son needs.
https://fare.org.au/from-misdiagnosis-to-understanding-sharing-our-fasd-story/

FASD ONE – Adopting: Do You Know About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum  Disorder (FASD)?
Research has shown that the majority (80%) of children with FASD are not raised by their biological parents, and are cared for by other family members or by child welfare agencies.
https://fasdontario.ca/news/

Illuminate Colorado – The Key to FASD Prevention is Education and Empathy
While it sounds simple that FASD can be prevented by refraining from alcohol consumption during pregnancy, the challenge of actually preventing FASD remains complex.
https://illuminatecolorado.org/the-key-to-fasd-prevention-is-education-and-empathy/

Kinsight – Breaking Stigma and Building Connections: Reflections on International FASD Day
On a grey September morning, as a cool breeze cast a somber backdrop, Mary and I set up our booth for an event marking International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day, September 9th,  at Hyack Square in New Westminster.
https://kinsight.org/blog/2024/09/19/breaking-stigma-and-building-connections-reflections-on-international-fasd-day/