EUFASD – Conference EUFASD8, Amiens, France 13-16 September 2026, save the date!
EUFASD8 take place in Amiens, France, 13-16 September 2026. Our local partner is the French Association Vivre Avec Le SAF.
https://www.eufasd.org/news/conference-eufasd8-amiens-france-13-16-september-2026-save-the-date/
BBC (UK) – Mental health law ‘won’t stop detentions’
Campaigners are warning that a new mental health law covering Wales will not reduce the “unnecessary” detention of disabled people in secure hospitals.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7xnyp1yk2o
News-Medical – UCLA launches trial of wearable ADHD therapy for children exposed to alcohol in the womb
Researchers at UCLA Health are launching the first clinical trial to test whether a wearable device that delivers gentle nerve stimulation during sleep could ease ADHD symptoms in children with prenatal alcohol exposure.
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250422/UCLA-launches-trial-of-wearable-ADHD-therapy-for-children-exposed-to-alcohol-in-the-womb.aspx
News-Medical – Evidence alcohol even prior to conception may harm your baby
A study of more than 400 Australian women has found that alcohol consumption at or around the time of conception can damage the growth of the placenta, potentially harming a baby’s development.
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250417/Evidence-alcohol-even-prior-to-conception-may-harm-your-baby.aspx
Mom.com – Why ‘Non-Alcoholic’ Doesn’t Always Mean Safe During Pregnancy
The non-alcoholic adult beverage market is booming and for many good reasons. But if you’re pregnant and planning to switch to non-alcoholic alternatives during pregnancy, you might want to think again.
https://mom.com/pregnancy/why-non-alcoholic-doesnt-always-mean-safe-during-pregnancy
PennNeuroKnow – Blood Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary: The science of fetal alcohol specturm disorders
For thousands of years, parents have been warning each other against drinking alcohol when pregnant. This is valuable advice; consuming even small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy is associated with a wide range of symptoms for the baby – including problems with learning and memory, emotional regulation, and communication – which are collectively known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
https://pennneuroknow.com/2025/04/22/blood-mary-bloody-mary-bloody-mary-the-science-of-fetal-alcohol-specturm-disorders/
CanFASD – FASD and the Legal System: Why Training Matters
Earlier this month, a story hit headlines about a man with FASD who experienced oppressive police interrogation tactics. Police questioned the man for over eight hours without providing the support or accommodations he needed.
https://canfasd.ca/2025/04/23/fasd-and-the-legal-system-why-training-matters/