EU FASD News
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
FASD Hub Australia – Misuse of evidence and downplaying harms: unpacking assertions of the alcohol IndustryResearch has uncovered the tactics commonly used by alcohol industries in order to manipulate evidence, misrepresent the harms of alcohol, and influence public health policy for their own gains.Read more Illuminate Colorado – FASD Unveiled: Shedding Light,
Irish Examiner (Ireland) – Women earning more than €35k annually are most at risk for babies having fetal alcohol spectrum disorderWomen earning more than €35,000 annually are most at risk for babies having fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, a leading public health consultant has warned.https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41369071.html Clare FM (Ireland) – FASD Ireland Celebrates First