EU FASD News
The Conversation – We shouldn’t lock up young offenders with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Here are the alternativesBarely a month goes by without news of children and adolescents who are imprisoned and being mistreated in youth detention.https://theconversation.com/we-shouldnt-lock-up-young-offenders-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-here-are-the-alternatives-239318 Neuroscience News – Early Alcohol Exposure Leaves Molecular Signature in Fetal PlacentaA recent study shows
The Scottish Parliament – Members’ Business: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month – 26 September 2024https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiUbNiV1XgM City of Cape Town – Living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum DisorderA foster mom shares some insights into raising a teen with FASD.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKnMq0JjrW8 University of Bristol – Improving the clinical coding of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)A
The Conversation (Canada) – People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face a heightened risk of homelessnessCanada 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
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare – FASD Testimonial – Deb’s StoryHear from Deb, a client of HDGH’s Regional Children’s Centre’s Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) program, as she shares about her family’s journey.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05uVfjGxaTU City of Sault Ste. Marie – FASD Awareness Monthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxQ66TPUPmc National FASD – 2024 FASD Day – 660 baby vests highlight the number
Canada.ca (Canada) – Message from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health – FASD Awareness DayToday, we come together to recognize Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and Month. For 25 years, September 9 has been dedicated to raising awareness about this critical issue that