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UNM Health Sciences Center – UNM’s New Mexico Alcohol Research Center Receives $7.3 million in Grant Funding to Study Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisorderThe New Mexico Alcohol Research Center (NMARC) at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences has received a five-year, $7.3 million extension of its National Institutes of Health program

Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare – AVITH in Context: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)Exploring a challenging area of practice, when Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a contributing factor in a young person’s use of violence in the home, Professor Gibbs shared some of her recent academic research

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA) – Real Stories: Living with FASDsFetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are disabilities that last a lifetime. People with FASDs can have behavioral, intellectual, and neurological problems. FASDs can occur when a developing baby is exposed to alcohol during pregnancy.https://www.cdc.gov/fasd/stories/index.html NZ Doctor (New Zealand) – Whakakotahitanga

FARE Australia – “A 10,000-megawatt personality”: Caring for a young person with FASDWhile it became clear that Dylan’s diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) meant there were some challenges for him growing up, Vanessa said his charming personality shone through, especially when he focused on his passions like BMX riding.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSsCyr24AqM

RNZ (New Zealand) – Government unveils fetal alcohol guidelines, plan for diagnosis trainingThe government is promising to step up the response to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), promising to boost diagnoses and raise awareness.https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/515280/government-unveils-fetal-alcohol-guidelines-plan-for-diagnosis-training The Clare Champion (Ireland) – Funding boost for FASD in EnnisENNIS-based FASD Ireland, the country’s first national hub