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EU FASD News

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

FASD United (formerly NOFAS) – FASD United March 2024 Policy Forumhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBp4wkcAzIQ Alaska Public Media – Talk of Alaska: Raising Awareness about FASDBabies who were exposed to alcohol during pregnancy can develop lifelong developmental disabilities known collectively as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or FASD.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kwP3FXZw5Y CanFASD – Towards Healthy Outcomes 2.0: Framework Updates and Policy