EU FASD News
NOFAS Policy Center (USA) – FASD Respect Act Signed into Law, Delivering Support to Individuals with FASDThanks to the advocacy of families across the country, the FASD Respect Act has been signed into law, following passage by the U.S. Congress as part of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
Nature – Comorbidities associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the United StatesThis study adds to a small but growing body of research on comorbidities experienced by individuals with FASD. We discuss the implications of the identified comorbidity patterns on the ongoing identification, treatment, and surveillance of FASD in the US.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-13366-9
CBC – Could honeybees help us understand FASD? This Saskatoon researcher watches hives for cluesA researcher from Saskatoon wants to learn more about the effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) by using honeybees.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatoon-researcher-using-honey-bees-to-study-fasd-treatments-1.7593880 Chosun Biz – Alcohol increases unintended pregnancy risk by 50%, study findsA study has found that women who
The Matilda Centre – Supporting secondary school students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Learning with FASDPresented by Associate Professor Louise Mewton, Julia Riches and Georgette Borel, this webinar is for secondary school teaching and support staff interested in learning more about supporting students with FASD.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFO07ZFTUZg University of California Television – Fetal Alcohol
The University of Sydney (Australia) – One child in every Australian classroom affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, study findsA new study led by the University of Sydney has found that up to one in 28 Australians – or roughly one child per classroom – may be living with fetal alcohol