Videos and Resources

In this area of the site, you will find a range of resources on Fetal Alcohol  Spectrum Disorder from Australia and around the world, courtesy of EU FASD with our thanks. Simply click on the links to read more or watch. We thank our contributors.

30 April 2023

Dr. Gwen Empowered – Ep78. What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)?
Shannon Iacobacci comes onto the show to teach us about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), it’s misconceptions and stigmas, and how we can help individuals and families who are affected by FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BgFMJYrREs

Insight Queensland – 19 April 23: Dr Natasha Reid – Prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the potential impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure can be addressed by increasing access to reproductive health care and reducing alcohol use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUcN2alCO6s

JumpStartPsychology – FASD Levels of functioning. Explore how the concept of “levels of functioning” can be used to explain the support needs of people with FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5_sAgVcYGI

Womack AMC – ASAP Class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhVG7ei4Qc4

Every Moment Matters – EVERY MOMENT MATTERS – COMMUNITY STORIES
We are asking people across Australia to share their experiences. Below are a collection of the personal stories, reflections and quotes about alcohol, pregnancy, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://everymomentmatters.org.au/community-stories/?fbclid=IwAR0xczdqT1ZinkoF0j9Ls83pM_os-OmR_x0Ngur5E7PoRNb1xe-7CQuiRko

Alcohol Awareness – LIVING WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
Guillaume is a young adult with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). He is proud of the path he has taken despite the many obstacles and thanks to the support of his loved ones. With his father, Marc-André, they share their daily life with this disorder with an open heart and without taboos.
https://alcoholcampaign.org/2023/04/26/living-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder/

CanFASD – Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing for Individuals with FASD Across the Lifespan
This is a recording from a webinar with FASD Maine and CanFASD on March 28, 2023 on how to support mental health and wellbeing for people with FASD across the lifespan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc849jeZpsY

PreventFASD – Experts agree – Your choices matter. Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition with lifelong cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges.
https://preventfasd.info/impact-of-alcohol/

FASD Awareness – Cindy Perkins – FASD Care Management Plans (Webinar #15)
Cindy Perkins (Elucidate Training) discusses  the FASD Care Management Plans – The Voice of the lived Experience with host Andrew Keeping. (A review of the FASD UK Alliance presentation at the FASD Conference in Salford March 2023).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqG_NlRI8k4

The Adoption and Fostering Podcast – Podcast Special with Jeff Noble, speaker and host of the FASD Success Podcast. In a short episode Scott chats to Jeff Noble from the Canadian FASD Success Podcast. Jeff is in the Ayr, Scotland to share to experience and insight to FASD and Scott collared him for a quick natter.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-czyuu-13e782e?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share

CanFASD Blog – Build a better foundation with our online FASD Courses!
CanFASD has nine different online learning courses available to improve professional and community understanding of FASD.
https://canfasd.ca/2023/04/19/build-a-better-foundation-with-our-online-fasd-courses/

NIH Gov – Interagency Coordinating Committee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (ICCFASD) – April 2023. Public Meeting of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (ICCFASD) (open to the public)
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=45706

GM FASD Network – Things I wish I’d Known About FASD. The GM FASD Network have put together a resource on “Things I wish I’d Known About FASD” – for parents/carers, professionals, and anyone interested in FASD!
https://t.co/3ntL7AcUOh

9 April 2023

Inclusion Collaborative – Including the Child with FASD in Your Classroom
Many teachers are aware of the physical characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome but fetal alcohol spectrum disorder includes children and adults who look like neurotypical children and also have normal intelligence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6J5Me-fmH4

3D Learning Experts – Everything You Need to Know About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and IEPs. As a mom of neurodiverse children and advocate for legislative change, Shannon has a wealth of knowledge to share on navigating FASD and behavioral challenges at home, school, and in the community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKvEBiPbR-c

PCA Families – Certain nutrients can slow the impacts of FASD on children from disrupted families. Diet matters. Melanie McGrice is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a Masters in Dietetics.  She specialises in Early Life Nutrition, also known as the 1st 1000 days, from preconception to toddlerhood, when a child’s brain, body and immune system grows the fastest to set the foundations for a child’s future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf4I9P0K3_Q

GoodHealthTV – FASD | GoodHealthTV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lQl7F-b5iQ

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 5 Episode 7 – Laura Hernandez & Mama Systems. In this episode Jessica talks to Laura Hernandez, founder of Mama Systems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PYE2mkT9yk

FASD Hub Scotland and FASD Hub UK – Wednesday Webinar: Mike and Kristin Berry, Honestly Adoption Co. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gNZ1vmPnNM

McLeanHospital – Prenatal Alcohol Exposure – The Past Decade of Research. Presented by Grace Chang, MD, MPH, Harvard VA Boston Healthcare System Psychiatry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSNyQj1ucVI

FASD Hub Scotland and FASD Hub UK – Wednesday Webinar – the Value of a FASD Diagnosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IImHT3ywU-k

Clare FM – FASD Ireland Officially Launch National Hub In Ennis. On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Pat was joined live in studio by Tristan Casson-Rennie who is the Chief Executive Officer of FASD Ireland.
https://soundcloud.com/clarefm/fasd-ireland-officially-launch-national-hub-in-ennis?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fclarefm%252Ffasd-ireland-officially-launch-national-hub-in-ennis

27 March 2023

FASD Hub Scotland and FASD Hub UK – Wednesday Webinar – the Value of a FASD Diagnosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IImHT3ywU-k

Manitoba FASD Coalition – How You Can Support Healthy Sexual Development and Behaviours in Children and Youth with FASD. This panel discussion focuses on the basics of supporting healthy sexual development and behaviors in children and youth with FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMcF6RCEvcI

The Honestly Adoption Company – How To Advocate For Your Child With FASD
The FASD journey can be very defeating and very frustrating. Mostly because, we are constantly dismissed by providers, or made to feel like we’re a bit crazy when we try to get answers. How do you break through this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMAv5drrPiQ

NPs, Midwives, & Nurses Partnering to Prevent FASDs – FASD Champions Connect – Lynn Cole, DNP
Dr. Cole is a pediatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in the care of children with complex developmental and behavioral challenges. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAdYXLTt8uE

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 5 Episode 5 – Encounters with the Criminal Justice System: A Research Study. We end our criminal justice mini series chatting with David Junior Gilbert, Doctoral Researcher at the Univeristy of Salford. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82o8N4HTwBw

Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach – Free Friday Tidbits with Your FASD Coach
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are but one type of neurodivergence. Those who have prenatal exposure to alcohol have physiological changes to the structure and function of their brain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYox-xUReHA

FASD Education & Advocacy – FAQs about FASD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L9CYiKWJto

UBC Psychology – Dr. Tamara Bodnar (Mar 9, 2023) – UBC Psychology Colloquia
Prenatal alcohol exposure has been well-documented to result in deficits in cognitive function, learning and memory, attention, and behavioural regulation, as well as mood disturbances.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oXWQyzTPZs

National FASD – Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club – Session 12, The Role of Formal Psychometric Assessment in FASD. In session 12 of Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club, Alexandra Carlisle and Alexandra Livesey discussed their chapter, ‘The Role of Formal Psychometric Assessment in FASD’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCrMrrv8F8I

FASD Hub Australia Podcast – We share the latest evidence-based information about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fasd-hub/episodes/Diversity-in-FASD-e20qqnp

FASD Awareness – David Junior Gilbert – FASD in the Criminal Justice System (Webinar #14)
Individuals with FASD are nineteen times more likely to be involved with the criminal justice system (CJS) when compared to those without FASD. Interrogative suggestibility, a tendency to accept suggestions (during police interviews) is theorised to be a weakness in this population.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zts0pH9mnY

Again for the first time – A Dialogue with Dr. Liam Curran regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Dr. Liam Curran has spent many years witing about and studying how undiagnosed F.A.S.D. has had devestating effects on families and society as a whole. This week on the Again For the First Time Podcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3xEvmQ_ahs

13 March 2023

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 5 Episode 2 – FASD Ireland. This week Clare and Jessica are chatting with Tris Casson-Rennie, CEO of FASD Ireland! With such a busy year ahead, we caught up with Tris in the very early days of the organisation so be sure to check out their website and follow on social media to see all they’ve been up to since! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-IFH6PKd4U

HSE Health and Wellbeing – Alcohol brief intervention during pregnancy with Midwife
In this video we will look at an example of a brief intervention between a midwife and a young student mother attending her first antenatal appointment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL7mllcg2g8

The Adoption & Foster Care Journey – Episode 366 – Primary Characteristics of FASD-Sensory Processing
On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues her series on the Primary Characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Listen in as Sandra shares how prenatal alcohol exposure affects the senses, how it might present in our kids, and offers some helpful strategies for accommodations.
https://afcjourney.podbean.com/e/episode-366-primary-characteristics-of-fasd-sensory-processing/

NOFASD Australia – Characteristics across the lifespan
As the adverse impacts of fetal alcohol exposure are dependent on the timing and dose of alcohol use during pregnancy, the individual fetal alcohol (FA) characteristics will vary from child to child.
https://www.nofasd.org.au/parents-carers-and-families/characteristics-across-the-lifespan/

The Addicted Mind Podcast – 222: The Risk of Alcohol Consumption During Pre…
Drinking when pregnant is a cultural norm. In fact, one in seven pregnant people reports consuming alcohol during pregnancy (which is pretty high).
https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/SPMLLC9606615309?selected=SPMLLC9307942024

Learn – Aspire – Thrive – Achieve – Episode 4 – What is trauma informed practice?
In this episode, John and Edwina turn to our very own experts Jo Lyness and Pamela McLeman to better understand the impact of early, repeated trauma and loss which can happen within the child’s important relationships.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-aspire-thrive-achieve/id1671613270?i=1000601897998

National FASD – Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club – Session 11, It Isn’t All About the Facial Features
Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club – Session 11, It Isn’t All About the Facial Features, with Miguel del Campo, filmed 22nd December 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2uVtFQAJ00

Inclusive Education – Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and learning
Targeted strategies for teachers to meet the multi-faceted needs of students living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://inclusive.tki.org.nz/guides/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-and-learning/

20 February 2023

 UW – Department of Family Medicine and Community Health – “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention” – Cresta Jones & Julene Zizza
Presented via Webex on June 1st, 2022 as part of the UW DFMCH Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVaILBM5HBo

APSAD – Peeling Back the Layers: Psychiatric Perspectives on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
FASD from a behavioural and psychiatric context- Presentation & overlap with trauma- Medical mimics: differential diagnostic considerations- Approaches to co-morbidities and management
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntaTm8vq6EUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntaTm8vq6EU

FASDHub Scotland – Wednesday Webinar: David Junior Gilbert “FASD and Suggestibility during Police Interviews”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tPiqRNOAzE

HSJCC – FASD & the Law – David Boulding – Webinar – 2023-02-15
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one of the most common causes of developmental disability in Canada. It is an incurable and lifelong disability that is poorly understood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UODGmyhrBoA

OSF – Teachers’ needs for an FASD-informed resource: a qualitative interview needs assessment based on the ADAPT-ITT framework
Teachers need an evidence-based FASD-informed intervention that is easy to use, concise, and responsive to varying needs and levels of experience. Results will inform the adaptation process of the FMF Program.
https://osf.io/jh934/

Nudge Education – Nudge Education Presents: A spotlight on – #2 (TRAILER)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bYZprGT4Sk&t=20s

Fasd Success Show – #132 The End of a Chapter: Navigating Life After Loss
In this episode, I delve into the complicated and emotional process of moving forward after the loss of my sister.  As we navigate the loss of my sister’s passing, I reflect on the ups and downs of grieving and how it has changed me. Join me as I share my experiences and the eulogy I never got to say.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-132

NIAAA – Short Takes With NIAAA: What Are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Learn about the range of physical and neurodevelopmental effects that can result from alcohol exposure before birth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w2UvTTsj-4

CanFASD – New Issue Paper: Diagnostic Assessment of Preschoolers
Diagnostic assessment of preschoolers (aged 0-5) with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) can be an early opportunity to identify behaviour and learning challenges and provide appropriate early intervention.
https://canfasd.ca/2023/02/08/issue-paper-diagnostic-assessment-of-preschoolers/

6 February 2023

National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Short Takes With NIAAA: What Are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Learn about the range of physical and neurodevelopmental effects that can result from alcohol exposure before birth. For more information, visit https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w2UvTTsj-4

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium – FASD Lunch and Learn Recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4fbFV-Pao8

Educational Psychology Reach-Out – FASD: The Parent Perspective & Role of Educational Psychologists with Dr Rebecca Griffiths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZsgwB-7nmk

La Trobe Living with Disability Research Centre – Little and often
This video explains the fourth essential of Active Support – Little and often. Active Support is a way of assisting people with intellectual disabilities to engage in meaningful activities and social interactions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN55g0YBGgA

FASD United – Yes You Can! Welcome to 2023…
A new year with a great core message. People with FASD are capable and resilient, and so we want to introduce a new campaign inspired by the word cloud created by Dr. Christie Petrenko, researcher and advocate, describing the positive attributes of people with FASD. Welcome to 2023 and welcome to “Yes I Can!”
https://fasdunited.org/yes-you-can-welcome-to-2023/

23 January 2023

TRANSFORM – Season 2, Episode 2: Empowering People Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Host, Dr. Catherine Cerulli, a professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester, is joined by her guest, Christie McGee Petrenko, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) researcher. FASD represents a range of conditions associated with prenatal alcohol exposure.
https://thetransformcenter.libsyn.com/empowering-people-living-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder

BMH learning – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders | FASD Screening
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) is the term used to describe a group of conditions that can happen to a child whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxYAGWQlags

National FASD – Sandy Butcher on the FASD in the UK Conference, 2023
National FASD is excited to announce that this March, we’re co-sponsoring the “FASD in the UK” conference, alongside The University of Salford, FASD Greater Manchester and NHS Greater Manchester.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7g6EuBg-LY

Ogden Surgical-Medical Society – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 101 | Mary DeJoseph, DO
Ogden Surgical-Medical Society’s 67th Annual CME Conference. Dermatology in Primary & Specialty Medicine 2012.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdB1MgGOaqI

Addiction Solutions – Pregnancy and Alcohol
A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the baby’s brain structure and delay brain development.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj38BGKVoMM

SACCounty Healthy Beginnings – Myth Busters, Part 1: Full Presentation, SAC Healthy Beginnings
This presentation will discuss multiple myths that mislead families when they are seeking information about healthy, substance-free pregnancies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zId2VTTEtj0

National FASD – Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club – Session 9, Conversations About Alcohol Use In Pregnancy
ABOUT THIS VIDEO – Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club – Session 9, Conversations About Alcohol Use In Pregnancy, with Anna Ferguson, filmed 23rd November 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIpN1Spy1hQ

Taproot Edmonton – Toolkit aims to help families of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Families of children with autism, cerebral palsy, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder now have access to a free online resource called the Neurodevelopmental Disability Navigator Toolkit.
https://edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2022/12/14/toolkit-aims-to-help-families-of-children-with-neurodevelopmental-disabilities#.Y8dVBWWyi1Q.twitter

FASD Family Life – Threats to Emotional Health: SUGAR with Dr Jerrod Brown
Welcome back to Season 4, episode 14 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fasd-family-life/id1561078669?i=1000594383389

NOFASD Australia – FASD Forum 22 – Three-Minute Thesis People’s Choice Award – Natalie Phillips
Caring for children with FASD: importance of understanding the whole family’s needs by Dr Natalie Phillips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsBZr7l2Q04

Al Coates – Conversations – Rebekah Pierre
In this episode we speak Rebekah Pierre a care experienced social worker.
http://www.alcoates.co.uk/p/adoptionconversations.html

8 January 2023

United States Drug Testing Laboratories – ToxTime: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Components & Services Overview
USDTL hosts Guida Brown for this ToxTime presentation on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). She describes the components of identification of FASDs, and referral services or case management for those with FASDs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yWzZSlBXJE

Whāraurau – Lunchtime Learning – FASD 20220825
Lunchtime Learning – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), presented by John Vogenthaler from Te Pou, on Thursday 25 August 2022, hosted by Whāraurau
https://vimeo.com/781264977

Al Coates – Conversations – Maggie May
In this episode we speak to Maggie May and she shares her unconventional journey through the foster care system and her decision to be adopted at 14 in Ireland. Maggie May has a unique perspective and also lives with the hidden disability of FASD.
http://www.alcoates.co.uk/p/adoptionconversations.html

NOFASD Australia – FASD Forum 22 – Three-Minute Thesis Finalist: Dr Kirsten Panton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJIThOtAnAE

POPFASD – Shining Through
Shining Through is an 18-minute film that showcases the strengths and talents of two middle school students in British Columbia. The film highlights an FASD-informed approach that caregivers, educators, and community workers can adopt and cultivate. This story shares the simple truth that when we build from strengths, we all experience more success.
https://play.fasdoutreach.ca/watch/8VrEVEqd

FASD Hub Scotland – FASD Hub factsheets
Our FASD factsheets have been written by the FASD Hub Team, using their personal and professional knowledge of FASD to build a comprehensive bank of factsheets for caregivers and professionals.
https://www.adoptionuk.org/factsheets-fasd

Visual TEAF – TEAF: el trastorno ignorado: Video realizado por el programa de TVE la aventura del saber, realizado por Ricardo Olmedo Luque, fruto de un Convenio de colaboración entre el Ministerio de Educación y Radiotelevisión española.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKLaaR_YGb8

NLCSW – Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder FASD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3ltxSyCvI

Taqramiut Nipingat Inc. – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: In this program, we talk with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) advocate Lizzie Aloupa of Quaqtaq. We learn how to prevent FASD and what kind of behaviours might manifest in someone with FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY84V3DEOps

FASD United (formerly NOFAS) – FASD Self-Advocate Rebecca Tillou at 2022 FASD United Red Shoes Gala: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hGfxkNddt8

NordAN – Katarina Wittgard: Absent services for FASD children: Katarina Wittgard, the director of FAS-föreningen in Sweden, describes her experiences with FAS diagnosis and the challenges that arise when necessary aid and resources are not available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNO__Z0k9uE

FASD Hub Scotland – FASD Podcasts & Blogs: We have a wide range of FASD blogs, many of which have been written by members of the FASD Hub team sharing their own lived experience.  Grab a cuppa and read them here via the link below.
https://www.adoptionuk.org/podcasts-fasd

FASD Hub Australia – November Newsletter is out now: November Newsletter is out now! This packed edition includes a special focus on #FASD and the #justice system.
https://createsend.com/t/j-FC5161ADD8BA3D052540EF23F30FEDED

CanFASD – Substance Use Treatment in FASD Populations
This webinar recording provides an overview of the Substance Use and Addictions in FASD Populations study, detailing the results and outcome of the project. An introduction into the youth centred part of the study will also be provided.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGCxsVwUegY

Emerging Minds – Highlights in child mental health research: October 2022: The monthly research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health.
https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/highlights-in-child-mental-health-research-october-2022/

Office of the Representative for Children and Youth – Hands, not Hurdles: Helping Children with FASD and their Families: Hands, not Hurdles: Helping Children with FASD and their Families is a condensed and easily digestible version of a more in-depth report on FASD released by the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) in 2021.
https://rcybc.ca/reports-and-publications/hands-not-hurdles/

FASD Awareness – Tristan Casson-Rennie (CEO FASD Ireland) – FASD Webinar #12: Tristan Casson-Rennie is an adoptive parent with his husband Scott, to 3 sons. After many years working in the rail industry Tristan took early retirement in 2014 and swapped roles with Scott to become a stay at home Dad to their newly placed third son, who has FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8CWKpN5a1E&list=PLuu0fkwo27hh6QiK1H3Yewv2oWWVg37QO

National FASD – Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club – Session 7, The Complexity of Attachment Issues in FASD
In this virtual book club series, we’ll be breaking down the research and findings in the book ‘Prevention, Recognition and Management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders’, written by a range of FASD specialists, and co-edited by Professor Raja Mukherjee and Dr Neil Aiton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzU40TGRWnk

NOFASD Australia – Caring for Yourself: The first aid ideas have been split into three sections, with each section being a different stage of behaviours from the person living with FASD. Some of the ideas will require preparation and research, but this is a great investment in administering your own first aid.
https://www.nofasd.org.au/parents-carers-and-families/caring-for-yourself/

The Honestly Adoption – Resources That Transform (Part 10): How To Kickstart Success For FASD Caregivers: The amazing machine of this podcast series we’ve been hosting called Resources That Transform is steaming along full speed! We’ve got something special for you….
https://honestlyadoption.com/resources-that-transform-part-10-how-to-kickstart-success-for-fasd-caregivers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

NOFASD Australia – Through Different Eyes
“Through Different Eyes” has been developed with the knowledge that evidence shows that individuals with a neurodevelopmental disorder such as FASD who receive appropriate support at an early age will have better long-term outcomes than those whose disability goes unrecognised and unsupported.
https://www.nofasd.org.au/service-providers/education/through-different-eyes/

CanFASD – FASD and Sexuality: The Importance of Sexual Health
This webinar recording provides an overview of sexuality and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder while giving a summary of relevant literature and identifying gaps for future research.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNGmAZE6s8o

FASDHub Scotland – Kenny LaJoy “Living well with FASD” Wednesday Webinar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAtR5OVSApg

Rural FASD Support Network – FASD Awareness Day at Parliament Hill
On Oct 20, 22 individuals impacted by FASD and their caregivers from Rural FASD and sponsored by MP Scott Reid met with Parliamentarians, Senators, representatives from the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, researchers and service providers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUJeffKu240

The Matilda Centre – Learning with FASD: Building Capacity: The Case of Supporting Students Impacted by FASD
This webinar is for primary school teaching and support staff who are interested how school communities can build capacity to address diverse needs of all students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVXk7WTBLR4

FASD Hope – 163 – Be Still – Our Final Episode
Episode 163 is our FINAL episode of FASD Hope. For over two years, we have been blessed to be a voice for giving IMPORTANT guests a platform to share their journeys, experience, research, clinical work, legislative activity, philanthropy and inspiration for the FASD Community!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fasd-hope/id1534406836?i=1000585023797

Caregiverdoc – UNSEEN – How We’re Failing Parents Caregivers & Why It Matters
Many parent caregivers for children or adults who are disabled or medically complex are exhausted and isolated. Their mental and physical struggle is a public health crisis that costs us all. The “Unseen” documentary gives an unfiltered, honest glimpse into their lives to enable a change for millions of caregivers and their families.
https://caregiverdoc.com/?fbclid=IwAR00a4OgoOODHfnoOnelXAwIZciDsglMQq5Qh57o7vlMRe0vemeF4OHWUPE

FASD Hope – 162 – The Families and The Kids That We’ve Left Behind – A Conversation with Best Selling Author, Andrew Bridge
Leaving foster care at eighteen, Andrew Bridge attended Wesleyan University, then graduated from Harvard Law School and he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/162-the-families-and-the-kids-that-weve/id1534406836?i=1000584688129

Fasd Success Show – #130 Michelle Trager Powerful Parenting from Afar
When Michelle and her husband adopted their son, they were told he may have issues in school because of his international adoption background – but no one mentioned FASD. Despite hitting all his early milestones, his challenges escalated as he got older.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-130

FASD Family Life – FASD World Tour: New Zealand Research into Caregiver Stress and Resilience
Welcome to Season 4, episode 8 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1736766/11583704?fbclid=IwAR0YBvmrYkd7HPsgRdaoZ_w95EHHQBShH80UhoRvvuaum0cnVoelZcScV1w

FoothillsFAS – Ten Brain Domains (Functions) Affected by FASD
Alcohol affects the growth and formation of the brain, and this is often seen in an individual’s behavior and development.  The following brain functions or domains are evaluated by a diagnostic team during an FASD assessment.
https://t.co/mslpaBZK4H

National FASD – Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club – Session 5, How FASD Presents Across the Lifespan
In session 5 of Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club, Prof. Hanlon-Dearman discussed her chapter, ‘How FASD Presents Across the Lifespan’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lszw_0ZUPws

Indigo – BEHIND THE LABEL: GLORIA & WILLA
Gloria, an impulsive, naïve and likeable teen with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), tries to keep her family together while their mother’s addictions threaten a move to foster care.
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9780889956476-item.html?s_campaign=aff-001-3129895-Association+of+Canadian+Publishers-Books+EN+Feed-15222837-4122328&cjevent=2a7fe7f6553a11ed80aeaec10a82b836&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww

CanFASD – Guidelines for talking and writing about FASD
CanFASD strongly believes that all language and messaging should promote respect, dignity, and human worth for people with FASD, people who are pregnant, and their support systems.
https://t.co/I0QEyMIUd1

National FASD – Social care workers
Social workers are the primary profession to work with children and young people who are affected by their family’s alcohol and substance use and that they, therefore, require mandatory training in FASD.
https://nationalfasd.org.uk/learn-more/practitioners/social-care-workers/

Surrey Place – Presentation 1: Psychotropic Medication for FASD
Dr. Mela and a team of 12 multidisciplinary, international experts have spent over two years developing a decision-tree medication algorithm to guide prescribers as they see patients with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder/Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (FASD/ND-PAE).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlVjZie6LRk

Dept of Social Development South Africa – #FASD #FASDfreeMzans
A recap of the 9-9-9 #FASD  campaign: Tavern owner, Vuyolwethu Mjojo urges fellow tavern owners not to sell alcohol to children and pregnant women.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1RFCjuwW7I

The Florida Center For Early Childhood – FASD Warrior Florida Voices for Health
Every September, in honor of National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness

Month, The Florida Center for Early Childhood recognizes FASD Warriors that go above and beyond to not only understand FASD, but also raise awareness about the disorder and advocate for those individuals living with it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcDW2DlfYI8

JumpStartPsychology 1 – Not so easy skills… starting the day – FASD
This video outlines the everyday skills and abilities that we often take for granted such as getting out of bed and getting ready for the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHKsBtH8XXI

JJ Medicine – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is one of five conditions within the fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), of which it is the most severe. All FASD conditions are due to prenatal exposure to alcohol (due to maternal consumption of ethanol or alcohol during pregnancy).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHH3vyWFapM

The Social Work Rants Podcast – Fetal Alcohol syndrome disorder & Child Welfare
Dr. Liam Curran is a published researcher relates to FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder) and Child welfare.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgqhbltGxJg

National FASD – How understanding of FASD has progressed
On 16/08, we held the 4th session of our #FASD Book Club, where @alandavidprice1 discussed his chapter, ‘How our Understanding of FASD Has Progressed’.
https://t.co/gHtKSW3Qxf

FASD Hope – 159 – All About FASD – FASD and Bullying Part 2 With Dr. Jerrod Brown
Returning to FASD Hope is regular guest and friend in FASD advocacy, Dr. Jerrod Brown in Episode 159 – “All About FASD – FASD and Bullying Part 2”.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fasd-hope/id1534406836?i=1000583079716

YWCA – The FASD Dictionary
The FASD Dictionary is part of YWCA Metro Vancouver’s United Families for the Future project.
https://fasddictionary.ywcavan.org/

National FASD – Merch
By popular demand of our advisory committee of adults and young adults with FASD, here are some items for you to purchase.
https://nationalfasd.org.uk/merch/

United States Drug Testing Laboratories (USDTL) – ToxTime: Newborn Alcohol Biomarkers
In this ToxTime recording, Joseph Jones, Ph.D., NRCC-TC, Chief Operating Officer at USDTL and Carissa Little, Business Development Manager for USDTL discuss Newborn Alcohol Biomarkers and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oIc2Ca1P6E

DDWA – Supporting School-age Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This guide has been developed to provide parents and carers of children (and young adults) with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) with useful information to they can share with family members, teachers and principals.
https://ddwa.org.au/resources/supporting-school-age-children-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd/

Fasd Success Show – #127 Kenny LaJoy A Young Author with FASD Reveals Secrets to His Success
The timing couldn’t be better for the release of this episode of The FASD Success Show because it is Thanksgiving Weekend in Canada, a time for family and gratitude.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-127

PAHO TV – Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD): Community approaches for prevention and care
Recording of the webinar “Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD): Community approaches for prevention and care” organized on September 8, 2022 by PAHO and the WHO Office in Europe, in which the role of the community was addressed in the prevention and care of people with fetal disorders caused by alcohol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOZzF4jJ2Fo

FASD Hub Australia – Role of Men in FASD
When it comes to FASD prevention, awareness and management, men play a vital role. Whether as partners supporting an alcohol-free pregnancy, or as fathers raising children with FASD, mentors to young people, or peers and role models, men are important in many arenas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6jcve7o9GY

FASDHub Scotland – FASD: What do I need to know? A webinar for prospective adopters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IjQ6pfAdTg

Voice in a Million – ‘You Are My Song’ featuring musical theatre star Darren Day & the FASD Choir
You Are My Song, which JHM was commissioned to write and produce for a charity campaign, is aimed at raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://jameshawkinsmusic.com/you-are-my-song-featuring-darren-day-and-the-fasd-choir/

FASD United (formerly NOFAS) – How Schools Can Begin to Develop a Response to FASD, with Deb Evensen, MA
FASD in the Classroom by FASD Network of Northern California
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70KQVA-y__U

FASD United (formerly NOFAS) – FASD United Policy & Training Center: September 2022 Virtual Forum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szHl01sKEus

FASDHub Scotland – FASD Hub Webinar with Morag Burns, Speech and Language Therapist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4PNaGsuZOo

FASD United (formerly NOFAS) – FASD & Mental Health, with Dan Dobovsky, MSW
FASD in the Classroom by FASD Network of Northern California
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBGmbV3axlo

Alcohol Awareness – ZERO ALCOHOL DURING PREGNANCY
Since 2016, on the occasion of World FAS Awareness Day on September 9, the CRAG, carried by the COREADD Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in partnership with the RPNA launches a prevention campaign “Zero alcohol during pregnancy” in September.
https://alcoholcampaign.org/2022/09/28/zero-alcohol-during-pregnancy-4/

In the Cut Global – CUT TALK PODCAST | EP. 34 – ADD or FASD? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders w/ Patti Kasper
Patti is committed improving children’s lives by providing practical tools to parents and professionals who care for children with brain-based differences, whose behaviors are reflective of brain changes that resulted from exposure to prenatal toxins and/or from trauma, AND reflective of the poor fit between their cognitive abilities and the world’s expectations of them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc3PKuj7QyE

JumpStartPsychology 1 – Understanding why kids with FASD can go from 0 to 100 and strategies to manage this
Ever wondered why our kids with FASD seems to go from 0 to 100 seemingly out of nowhere? Discover the brain based reasons why this can happen and what you can do about it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK_6Mdnpk5k

National FASD – What Have You Learned From People With FASD?
Our Director of Innovation, Jo Buckard, asked other attendees at the EU FASD conference in Norway what they had learned from people with FASD. Here’s what they had to say!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA9Wuc04OhM

PLEXUS FASD – The word PLEXUS means an intricate network. Those with FASD, their caregivers, service providers and community members all make up this network of people who create space for individuals of all ages and their families. PLEXUS can help access FASD informed services and supports.
https://www.plexusfasd.ca/

Fasd Success Show – #126 Ask Me Anything about FASD with Jeff Noble ROUND 2
The first AMA episode (#112) was so successful I am back with brand new questions, submitted by caregivers, for Round 2 of the Q and Ehs!
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-126

FASD Hope – 156 – It’s Our Two Year Podversary! With Guest Host Jennifer Wisdahl
FASD Hope Podcast is celebrating it’s 2 year anniversary ( aka “Podversary”)! FASD Hope launched on October 1, 2020. We are airing this milestone episode (a day early) on Friday, September 30th – International Podcasting Day.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fasd-hope/id1534406836?i=1000581108225

Emory MSACD – MSACD FASD Webinar Series Part -4 | Molly Millians, D.Ed
This webinar will discuss the impact of PAE on learning, academic, and school functioning.  It will review the need to view individual learning profiles to determine how to support children’s learning and interactions across school settings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfJjF1HGCJA

Dept of Social Development South Africa – #FASD
SOCIAL WORKERS NEED TO HELP IN THE MITIGATION AGAINST FOETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oil_5wDtgiY

NEOMED: Project ECHO – FASD – SoC ECHO
Dr. Gokce Ergun shared her knowledge of this topic with the SoC ECHO community on September 22, 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PA8tbz52lA

Rural FASD Support Network – AccessMHA.ca by Dr. Tony DeBono and Michelle Miller
Tony and Michelle share why AccessMHA was developed, how people can access it and why it is so successful in providing rapid access to mental health support to adults in the rural areas of the Champlain catchment area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKjRP5fNgZs

The Physiological Society – Physiology Shorts: Prenatal alcohol exposure and insulin resistance
In this Physiology Shorts video, Lisa Akison (The University of Queensland, Australia) talks about her latest work investigating the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on insulin resistance in male adult rats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMzTCzW7xYw

Thenursingpostpodcast – FAS | Episode 114
Today we are discussing FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). We dive into understand alcohol use and pregnancy and how to identify FAS after birth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6IRXmjCeuw

JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) – Moderate Prenatal Alcohol Exposure & Quantification Of Social Behavior-Adult Rats l Protocol Preview
Moderate Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Quantification of Social Behavior in Adult Rats –  a 2 minute Preview of the Experimental Protocol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smyK63svDYQ

FASD Hope – 154 – FASCETS Friday – FASD in Spouses with Suzanne Emery
September is FASD Awareness Month!  FASD Hope is thrilled to welcome back previous guest (Episodes 89, 112) and FASCETS Facilitator, Suzanne Emery for FASCETS Friday! Suzanne Emery has a Master in Leadership Nursing and she is a Family Nurse Practitioner.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fasd-hope/id1534406836?i=1000580386855

CanFASD – New FASD Resource for Substance Use and Addictions Professionals
With rates of substance use hospitalizations and overdoses increasing, addictions professionals are more valuable than ever. We published a guide for addictions professionals with evidence-based practices to support people with FASD who are in treatment for substance use.
https://canfasd.ca/2022/09/19/new-fasd-resource-for-substance-use-and-addictions-professionals/

Primary Care Knowledge Boost – Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children (focus on FASD)
Doctors Sara and Lisa speak with Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Raja Mukherjee about neurodevelopmental disorders in children. He has an interest in Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and this is the focus of the talk.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/primary-care-knowledge-boost/id1455369089?i=1000580148625

National Organisation for FASD – Adults with FASD
Adults with FASD live lives of courage every day. This new part of our website is just for you.
https://nationalfasd.org.uk/learn-more/wellbeing/adults-with-fasd/

The FASD Success Show – #119 Miranda Eodanable Photovoice: young people’s experiences and views of FASD
Have you ever wished you could understand how your loved one experiences the world? What do they think about their disability and what do they want others to understand? Today’s guest is going to help us do that.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fasd-success-show/id1492499195?i=1000576092358

NOFASD Australia Podcast – #29 FASD Families with Dr Natalie Phillips
Kurt is joined by Dr Natalie Phillips, who has a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and PhD (Neuropsychology) from the University of Sydney. They discuss her research and presentation that won the People’s Choice Award in the “Three-minute Thesis” session at NOFASD’s conference, “The FASD Forum ’22”.
https://www.nofasd.org.au/29-fasd-families-with-dr-natalie-phillips/

Piruqatigiit Resource Centre – Our first book is here! “Inuuqataugumajungattauq – I want to Belong”
Nala is a young girl who lives in Nunavut. She was born with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), and wants to share her experience and knowledge with others.
https://www.piruqatigiit.ca/2022/09/08/inuuqataugumajungattauq-i-want-to-belong/

NOFASD Australia – ARACY-NOFASD Webinar Recording
ARACY-NOFASD Webinar Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Shining A Light On A Hidden Disability Webinar Recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRB3MBmdwWI

FASD Hope – 153 – Embrace Our Journey with Jeremy Elliott and William G.
It’s September- FASD Awareness Month! Episode 153 of FASD Hope jumps into the ring of AWESOME FASD Advocacy with Jeremy Elliott and William G. of “Embrace Our Journey”.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fasd-hope/id1534406836?i=1000580103249

Emory MSACD – Interventions Following Prenatal Exposures: The Case of FASD | Claire Coles, PhD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avo6xaCOyuk

Emory MSACD – MSACD FASD Webinar Series Part -4| Molly Millians, D.Ed
This webinar will discuss the impact of PAE on learning, academic, and school functioning.  It will review the need to view individual learning profiles to determine how to support children’s learning and interactions across school settings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP3ZvZnRJuY

The Sunflower Conversations – FASD with Jacob Casson-Rennie
Jacob is 16 years old and lives with his parents in Ireland, who head up FASD Ireland and Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Ireland.
https://conversations.hiddendisabilitiesstore.com/1659478/11263966

La Trobe Living with Disability Research Centre – LiDs Seminar September 2022: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness and practitioner views
LiDs research fellow Dr Kerryn Bagley and FASD parent advocate Ms Agelene Bruce speak about FASD awareness. Professor Anita Gibbs from the University of Otago, NZ, presents on practitioner views on understanding and helping youth living with FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHsW3HKvLlk

Wonderland Child & Family Services – Let’s Talk About FASD | Wonderland Webinar Learning Series
FASD is a leading cause of intellectual disabilities in the U.S. but is rarely discussed due to stigma, shame, and lack of awareness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwnycsTnDyU

RNAO Communications – International FASD Awareness Day, featuring Dr Brenda Stade
On #FASDDAY, @RNAO will continue to support awareness on this disorder, with calls to the government on the issue, passing resolutions on FASD prevention, holding a symposium, publishing stories, engaging with the media and collaborating with other organizations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AGcmaLAZ0g

SABC News – International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day
Today marks International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day. According to the World Health Organisation, South Africa has the highest reported FASD prevalence rate in the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP5ZvLImQo0

WCDSBTube – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65pZGs5Eh1k

Spotlight on FASD – Season 5 Episode 1 – Celebrating The Launch Of The NICE Quality Standards
Season 5 launches with a wonderful celebration for the FASD community in England. We celebrate in this episode with Prof Raja Mukherjee and Sandy Butcher about the creation and launch of our very first NICE Quality standards for FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RitkgHfmzvU

Alcohol Forum Ireland – ‘FASD : The need for a compassionate approach’
ENDpae & Alcohol Forum are delighted to share with you our videos raising voices of those with lived experience and asking you to get involved in the conversation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVXqvIeAqfs

Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative – Public Service Announcement: September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month
No amount of alcohol is safe when you’re pregnant — at any time during your pregnancy. If you started drinking, it’s never too late to stop. If you need assistance, help is available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYa2dvpJorM

HSE Health and Wellbeing – Pregnant woman and midwife alcohol brief intervention
In this video we will look at an example of a brief intervention between a midwife and a young student mother attending her first antenatal appointment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc4u_Nb2W2M

Pregnant woman and GP alcohol brief intervention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENAiB-8LW58&t=9s

Pregnant woman and social worker alcohol brief intervention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DBxF_ZhELk&t=3s

Pregnant woman and obstetrician alcohol brief intervention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PunsJJRK8-U&t=2s

Jeff Noble – What I Want People To Know About FASD
Happy International FASD Awareness Day! I asked some of our caregivers and their loved ones “What is one thing people should know about FASD? and this is what they said.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1213956645814934&ref=sharing

Me and My FASD – The FASD Song
“The FASD Song” was written and performed by TB for September FASD Awareness Month 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzgBWDQsp6A&t=3s

FASD Awareness – FASD Case Study #2 – The Revolving Door
Here is one of our case study films showing how important early diagnosis, a correct assessment and obtaining the right level of support is, and the potential impacts if these are not put in place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5UMigT364Y

FASD Case Study #1 – Steven’s Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRvLLkPBO0E

NOFASD Australia – ONE MONTH TO FASD AWARENESS DAY
The 9th day of the 9th month is globally acknowledged as International FASD Awareness Day, and the whole of September is now known as FASD Awareness Month.
https://www.nofasd.org.au/month-to-2022-fasd-awareness-day/

National FASD – Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club – Session 3, The Complex Issues Related to Alcohol and Pregnancy
In session 3 of Raja & Neil’s FASD Book Club, Dr Neil Aiton, one of the book’s editors and a specialist in neo-natal care, reviewed his chapter: ‘The Complex Issues Related to Alcohol and Pregnancy: Evidence, Ethics and the Law’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXIDqap2tTQ

CanFASD – Reducing Stigma: Writing and Talking about FASD
The language we use and the ways in which we use it are important. Based on tenets of the Prevention Conversation and the CanFASD Common Messages guide, this webinar gives advice and guidance on how to discuss and write about FASD and alcohol use during pregnancy using a stigma-reducing and strength-based approach.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U6TC5H8pxs

Emory MSACD – MSACD FASD Webinar Series Part -2 | Claire Coles, PhD
Claire Coles, PhD | MSACD FASD Webinar Series  Part -2 | To learn more about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the prevention of FASDs and other alcohol related birth defects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G00PDE0CIrY

Emory MSACD – MSACD FASD Webinar Series Part -1 | Kallio Hunnicutt-Ferguson, PhD, ABPP
Kallio Hunnicutt-Ferguson, PhD, ABPP | MSACD FASD Webinar Series  Part -1 | To learn more about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the prevention of FASDs and other alcohol related birth defects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSh98D6fJ1Y

FASD Hope – 145 – It’s OK to Be You: Living Well with FASD or Other Disabilities with Kenny LaJoy
Welcome to the official book launch of “It’s OK to Be You – Living Well with FASD or Other Disabilities” by Kenny LaJoy!  Episode 145 celebrates new author, Kenny LaJoy and his new book, which is a valuable resource for ANYONE in the FASD community, neurodiversity community…and many more!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fasd-hope/id1534406836?i=1000577033990

Current Research in Toxicology – The influence of maternal weight and alcohol exposure on infant physical characteristics and neurodevelopmental outcomes
Higher postpartum maternal weight may be a protective factor but does not eliminate the adverse effects of alcohol on infant growth and dysmorphology.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666027X22000135?via%3Dihub

Bone – Altered bone and body composition in children and adolescents with confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure
These findings highlight the importance of early FASD diagnosis and appropriate post-diagnostic medical follow-up to enable timely, effective interventions to optimize bone and body composition during paediatric growth.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S8756328222001879

Sensors – A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of Music Training on Attention in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Prior studies indicate differences in brain volume and neurophysiological responses of musicians relative to non-musicians. These differences are observed in the sensory, motor, parietal, and frontal cortex.
https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/15/5642

Journal of Medical Ethics – Using meconium to establish prenatal alcohol exposure in the UK: ethical, legal and social considerations
While recognising the adverse effects of heavy alcohol consumption during pregnancy, we emphasise the case for robust ethical, legal and social considerations and the central need for trust between HCP and patients in maternity care. We conclude the permissibility of meconium screening has not been proven, and it is not justified.
https://jme.bmj.com/content/early/2022/07/22/jme-2022-108170.abstract

University of Delaware – Effects of Developmental Alcohol Exposure on Associative Memory and the Medial Prefrontal Cortex-Reuniens-Hippocampus Circuit in a Rodent Model of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
This study is important in examining what mechanistic alterations are related to AE and how they are involved in deficits associated with FASD.
https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/31143

Korean Journal of Obstetrics – Prenatal maternal alcohol exposure: Diagnosis and prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a developmental and congenital disorder characterized by neurocognitive impairment, structural defects, and growth restriction due to prenatal alcohol exposure.
https://ogscience.org/journal/view.php?number=8714

Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience – Effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on neurobehavioural development and volume of rostral cingulate cortex subregions
Prenatal alcohol exposure is associated with lower volumes in the right pregenual ACC. This finding may underlie some of the emotional and behavioural problems experienced by individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure.
https://www.jpn.ca/content/47/4/E272.abstract

South African Medical Journal – The tragedy of smoking, alcohol, and multiple substance use during pregnancy
Substance use during pregnancy affects infant outcomes at birth and 1 year of age. The addictive properties of substance use make cessation difficult, so prevention strategies should be implemented long before pregnancy. Higher maternal education, associated with better infant outcomes at birth and 1 year and acting as a countermeasure to substance use, is of paramount importance.
https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/97

JAMA Network – Trends in Binge Drinking and Heavy Alcohol Consumption Among Pregnant Women in the US, 2011 to 2020
In this cross-sectional study, we found that binge drinking and heavy alcohol consumption were higher among nonpregnant women than pregnant women, but the AAPC for both behaviors was significantly greater among pregnant women than nonpregnant women.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/article-abstract/2794816

Cardiovascular Toxicology – Maternal Ethanol Exposure-Induced Cardiac Fibrosis is Associated with Changes in TGF-β and SIRT1/FOXO3a Signaling in Male Rat Offspring: A Three-Month Follow-up Study
Overall, our data reveal that prenatal alcohol usage increase in fibrotic regions in the pup hearts possibly by regulating TGF-β, FOXO3a and SIRT1 protein levels. These are potential therapeutic molecular targets that can be modulated to protect heart against maternal ethanol exposure.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12012-022-09761-7

The Journal of Sexual Medicine – College Women, Sex, and Drinking: Examining the Impact of Pre-sex Alcohol Consumption in Consensual Sexual Encounters
Sex under the influence of alcohol is common among college women and is associated with more distress and fewer positive consequences than sober sexual encounters.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1743609522014448

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research – Association between sociodemographic, obstetric, and lifestyle factors among Hungarian pregnant women—A cross-sectional study
The lifestyle of pregnant women can have a great impact on the developing fetus, either in a positive or negative way. In order to evaluate maternal lifestyle, overall health behavior should be considered.
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jog.15364

The Matilda Centre – Learning with FASD
Learning with FASD is an online portal housing evidence-based resources to assist primary school teaching and support staff to understand and support children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D58b91chpoU

The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens – Supporting Children with Prenatal Drug and Alcohol Exposure – Brain First
In this episode, Eileen and I discuss parenting through behavior and developmental challenges, with a spotlight on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://www.drbeurkens.com/podcast/supporting-children-with-prenatal-drug-and-alcohol-exposure-brain-first/

Parent Dashboard – ParentDashboard Presents Event: How to Homeschool with FASD with Natalie Vecchione of FASD Hope. We discuss raising complex kids, Homeschooling, the transition to adulthood and how trades, arts and entrepreneurship are done with complex needs – and how it can all empower your personal journey as a parent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zyLKSK2aW0

Run FASD – What is Run FASD?
Run FASD embodies Strength, Tenacity, Empowerment, Hope, and Vision. A virtual 5k event that can happen at your own pace wherever you are. From September 9th-25th, 2022, Run FASD to bring awareness to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
https://runfasd.org/

CanFASD – September 9th is International FASD Day
First celebrated in 1999, FASD day is devoted to raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to improve prevention of FASD and diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD.
https://canfasd.ca/fasd-awareness-month/

CanFASD – New on CanFASD’s Youtube Channel – A Five-Part International Seminar Series on FASD Prevention
Canada FASD Research Network sponsored a five-part seminar series that brought together 14 researchers from across the globe to share what is known about preventing alcohol use in pregnancy and supporting women’s health.
https://canfasd.ca/2022/07/13/new-on-canfasds-youtube-channel-a-five-part-international-seminar-series-on-fasd-prevention/

Fasd Success Show – #115 Tara Soucie-Noble: A Wife in the FASD Life
If you’ve attended any of my presentations, taken my CKS Coaching Course or followed me for a while you will know one of my sayings is “I’m not a doctor, a lawyer or a social worker,” but my guest today is a social worker and she just happens to be my wife and business partner – Tara Soucie -Noble.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-115

FASD Hope – 140 – FASD and Speech Therapy – A Conversation with Christian Hancock
In Episode 140, FASD Hope welcomes Christian Hancock, M.S., CCC-SLP , who is the Creator of Communication with Connection, Owner of Heart and Soul Speech and a Board Member of the North Texas FASD Network.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fasd-hope/id1534406836?i=1000570494085

10 GM – Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and the criminal justice system
Greater Manchester FASD Network lunchtime learning session for parents and professionals to learn about an aspect of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkWslMgElYk

Emory MSACD – Complications of FASD in Adults
For more content like “Complications of FASD in Adults” visit our website at msacd.emory.edu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma1JA2iygXQ

CanFASD – FASD Prevention: An Annotated Bibliography of Articles Published in 2021
https://cewh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Final-FASD-Prevention-Annotated-Bibliography-2021.pdf

Surrey Place – An Introduction to FASD | Part one: What is FASD?
The first segment of the five part series “An Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder” will introduce participants to some key features of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and identify some areas that someone with FASD may require support with.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDXKc9FTKas

Surrey Place – An Introduction to FASD | Part three: Communication and Processing
The third segment of the five part series “An Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder” will focus on supporting communication, and cognitive and auditory processing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw0lacsO_fc

CanFASD – Destigmatizing Considerations: Preventing FASD, Promoting Women’s Wellness
Research about preventing FASD is advancing across the globe.  We now have research about the many levels of prevention – on awareness building approaches, on safe and respectful conversations about alcohol use with women and their support networks, and on holistic support services for pregnant women and new mothers’ experiences alcohol problems and other health and social concerns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3XFvYcfeeA

DMCNvideos – Lived experiences of adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
In this podcast, Kelly Skorka discusses her paper ‘Lived experiences of adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-ynbfEVYV8

CanFASD – Awareness Raising and Community Development: Preventing FASD, Promoting Women’s Wellness
Research about preventing FASD is advancing across the globe.  We now have research about the many levels of prevention – on awareness building approaches, on safe and respectful conversations about alcohol use with women and their support networks, and on holistic support services for pregnant women and new mothers’ experiences alcohol problems and other health and social concerns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4D5-egcc_4

Hard Knox Talks – Reality Check: Addiction Interview With FASD Expert, Robbie Seale
Robbie is a mother of 4, 3 of whom are adopted and diagnosed with FASD, is an educator on the topic and host of the FASD Family Life Podcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSWaTZF7aP0

CanFASD – Holistic Support in Pregnancy & Postpartum: Preventing FASD, Promoting Women’s Wellness
Research about preventing FASD is advancing across the globe.  We now have research about the many levels of prevention – on awareness building approaches, on safe and respectful conversations about alcohol use with women and their support networks, and on holistic support services for pregnant women and new mothers’ experiences alcohol problems and other health and social concerns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCSFclgQELA

National FASD – Raja and Neil’s FASD Book Club – Session 1, Introduction
In this virtual book club series, the editors of ‘Prevention, Recognition and Management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders’, Professor Raja Mukherjee and Dr Neil Aiton, will be leading discussions with the book’s chapter authors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VEEabxqxWM

CanFASD – Frameworks for FASD Prevention: Preventing FASD, Promoting Women’s Wellness
Research about preventing FASD is advancing across the globe.  We now have research about the many levels of prevention – on awareness building approaches, on safe and respectful conversations about alcohol use with women and their support networks, and on holistic support services for pregnant women and new mothers’ experiences alcohol problems and other health and social concerns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9KH_72qDpA

CanFASD – Emerging FASD Research in Action: CanFASD Trainee Webinar Part 1
In 2022, eight trainees participated in the CanFASD Trainee Program. Trainees Ella Huber, Sarah Moss, Chantel Ritter, and Devon present on a research project that has recently been completed or is under way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uyAZ5nBbE4

CanFASD – Emerging FASD Research in Action: CanFASD Trainee Webinar Part 2
In 2022, eight trainees participated in the CanFASD Trainee Program. Trainees Shae Mulvihill, Celisse Bibr, Kirsten Morrisson, and Vannesa Joly present on a research project that has recently been completed or is under way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zry50kZ3ndk

The raw and the real of FASD – The Raw and the Real of FASD – Introduction
We are starting our Channel, the Raw and the Real of FASD with Tanya and Nadia, two moms of children diagnosed with FASD. We wanted for everyone to know us a little better before we get the fun stuff going 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQo9gyk9_Hk

Transform Research Center – The Overrepresentation of Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in the Child Welfare System
In the general US population, conservative estimates say 1.1-5% of school-aged children have FASD.  In the child welfare system, experts estimate that the rate of FASD is 17 to 19 times higher than in the general population.
https://t.co/eV8rPYTl53

NOFASD Australia – The Criminal Justice System
One of the most comprehensive global studies of a youth detainee population and an Australian first has indicated that the prevalence of FASD in youth detention in Western Australia is 36 percent of detainees, and the presence of severe neurodevelopmental impairment is as high as 89 percent; rates, as noted by the researchers to be the highest in the world.
https://www.nofasd.org.au/service-providers/criminal-justice/

ConnectFASD – Fact sheets
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder looks different for every person. The one thing that is held in common is that everyone is unique!
https://connectfasd.ca/factsheets/

FASD Hope Podcast – 138 – Season 3 Premiere – FASD Fireworks in Florida – A Conversation with Lindsey Munns
Lindsey Munns is a parent advocate for FASD. She attended the University of Utah, where she got her degree in Community Policy & Consumer Studies. She also studied education, is a TBRI practitioner, and is currently finishing up her FASCETS facilitator certification.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fasd-hope/id1534406836?i=1000568904517

Silver Lining Conversations – SILVER LININGS – ADVOCATING FOR HOPE
In this episode of Silver Lining Conversations, we feature Natalie Vecchione, a FASD parent advocate, podcaster, author…..and most importantly a wife and homeschool mom of two.
https://www.silverliningconversationspodcast.com/2022/07/05/silver-linings-advocating-for-hope/

Fasd Success Show – #113 Talking about Embraced with Joel, Jodee and Justen
You may have heard talk in the FASD world about a new documentary in the making, Embraced: Truth about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I wanted to find out the details so invited the three principals on the project to talk about it.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-113

Janet Peters – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) TVC – produced by Recordit
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders# health promotion#drinking while pregnant#drinking. Drinking can cause irreversible damage to your unborn baby.
https://www.janetpeters.co.nz/tv-ad/

CanFASD – Thinking About FASD Month: Building Strength and Abilities
In this panel discussion, our four presenters will help you prepare for FASD Awareness Month in September.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTSKN8jt_Nc

Great Lakes Current – GLATTC Spring Webinar Series: Updates on Pregnancy, Alcohol Use, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Presented by: Kathleen West, D.Ph., Candice Russell, B.S., and Sarah Farmer, M.A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwrsFBrcDQ8

FASDHub Scotland – Wednesday Webinar: 1st June 2022 – Childline
Susie Williamson shares with us how Childline can support children and young people.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvnjs2Ey24o

Kristy Penuel – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome case study with eight-year-old Jacey Anna
Jacey Anna is an 8-year-old 1st-grade student attending Tiftarea Elementary School. Very little information is known about her biological mother.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tipY6dgl8A

OCOF NENA – Family matters FSAD video
Family Matters- Let’s Talk FASD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvYihy1NOIU

Proof Alliance NC – Resources for Professionals
Prenatal alcohol exposure is a leading preventable cause of birth defects and developmental disabilities.
https://www.proofalliancenc.org/resources/professional-resources

Speak Up: A Speech Pathology Australia Podcast – Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – S04 E21
In this week’s episode, SPA’s Anneke Flinn speaks with Kate Pollard, Senior Speech Pathologist, Director of Melaleuca Therapies situated in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, and member of the FASD Hub Australia.
https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-s04-e21

NOFASD Australia – Reading List
NOFASD Australia has partnered with Odin Books in Canada to provide a bestsellers list of FASD books.
https://www.nofasd.org.au/parents-carers-and-families/resources/#reading

MassFAS – FASD Resources!
In my years of personal research and now in my career, I have found so many wonderful organizations, coaching groups, and knowledgeable people to help me navigate the many compounding issues we faced along the road to the FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) diagnosis.
https://www.massfas.org/blog/fasd-resources

FASD Awareness #BeAware – Sandra Butcher – “The Time is Now” CEO National FASD – FASD Webinar #9
“FASD -The Time Is Now” an interview with Sandra Butcher CEO of the National Organisation of FASD Thursday 16th June 2022 – 8.15 – 9.15pm (via Zoom Webinar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtJ1aHzwhIY

FASD Hope – 137 – Hope is Gritty – Season 2 Finale
Episode 137 is the Season 2 Finale, titled “Hope is Gritty” (Title Source – Jillana Goble). FASD Hope Co-Founder / Executive Producer / Host Natalie Vecchione shares her heart and what she has learned about hope in her journey as a mom of a young adult with an FASD.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fasd-hope/id1534406836?i=1000564719131

FASDHub Scotland – Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
This short video was created in advance of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) annual conference on 28th June 2022 to accompany the seminar ‘FASD hear me: Voice of the individual’ presented by Aliy Brown, FASD Services Manager for FASD Hub Scotland, Dr Patricia Jackson, pediatrician from Edinburgh University, and joined virtually by Barbara Ogston, FASD Project Lead for FASD Hub Scotland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KeQqE1-GSk

Disability Programs Specialized Services – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). What causes it? What are the effects? How can it be prevented?
https://www.disabilityprogramsspecializedservices.org/trainings/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd/

Kids Brain Health Network – ABLE2’s Fetal Alcohol Resource Program – A stakeholder-driven project to support children with FASD
The Fetal Alcohol Resource Program (FARP) at ABLE2 is a stakeholder-driven program created in response to an identified need in the community to support children/youth with FASD, and their caregivers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stTb7FbeEq8

Fasd Success Show – #109 Olga and Serhii:  A New Chapter for this FASD Family From Ukraine
Life as an FASD Caregiver is challenging enough – but what about when you have to leave everything you have ever known, first to seek immediate safety, then as a refugee to another country, and then apply as a refugee yet again – all in the space of three months, while raising two daughters, one with FASD.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-109

29 May 2022

Medical Dialogues – Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Miscarriage Predicted by Genotype
https://medicaldialogues.in/mdtv/obstetrics-gynaecology/videos/association-between-alcohol-consumption-and-miscarriage-predicted-by-genotype-93449

Dr. John DeGarmo – FASD Part I Webinar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzdFy25kaYA

Regional Training – RSA Diagnosing FASD
Health professionals from the FASD Hub Australia explain  the common, but little understood disease, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) using the ‘Australian Guide to the diagnosis of FASD’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SULruf5lv6w

Rural FASD Support Network – Developmental Trauma by Karen Moore
Karen Moore of the Adoption Council of Ontario shares where developmental trauma comes from, what it is, and how we can support those who have experienced it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAG8v5vjAxg

Kids Brain Health Network – Alex’s Story – Fetal Alcohol Resource Program
For Tracy and Eric, adoption always felt like the right choice. They adopted their first two children—daughter Mackenzie and son Alex—in 2010, and their family expanded in 2011 when they adopted their youngest son, Jackson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y2z550JhSg

Me & My FASD – Coping Resources
There are lots of things you can do to learn to self-regulate and stay cool. Here are some tools to help you think about what helps you.
https://fasd.me/me-and-my-fasd/coping-resources/

FASD Family Life – Together for FASD – An Atlantic Canada Conference with Audrey McFarlane
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1736766/10668327

Fasd Success Show – #108 Part 2 of Candid Conversation with Jessica Birch
In Part 1 of my conversation with Jessica Birch, an FASD advocate, and adult on the Spectrum, we covered her advocacy and journey to get a diagnosis. In Part 2 we talk about life after the diagnosis. She gives us insight into how she copes with her symptoms and what you can do as a caregiver to help your loved ones.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-108

NOFASD Australia – Now that you are 18
a booklet to assist young adults with FASD who need to understand some of the responsibilities that the transition into adulthood entails for them.
https://www.nofasd.org.au/parents-carers-and-families/supporting-adults-who-have-fasd/

FASD Awareness #BeAware – Caroline Day – Sunday Times Best Selling Author – FASD Webinar #8
FASD Awareness Presents – In Conversation with Caroline Day, Sunday Times Bestselling Author Thursday 19th May 2022 – Webinar #8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnmEDpcZssI

NCFASD Informed – New website
NCFASD, informed in North Carolina and an affiliate of FASD United, announced a new website & also launched a new Facebook page for parents of those with diagnosed or suspected FASD
https://ncfasdinformed.org/

SAC County Healthy Beginnings – Healthy Beginnings
Sacramento County Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Service’s (SUPT’s) innovative new project focuses on prenatal substance exposure.
https://sachealthybeginnings.com/

15 May 2022

Manitoba FASD Coalition – Students and Schools: Successful Systems
Kirsten Auld Varey and Brigette Kosmac, from Inclusion Support Services in the Winnipeg School Division share how schools can support students with FASD using a lens of presuming competence, purposeful planning, and promoting student advocacy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaZFgJj6bU0

Soft White Underbelly – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Survivor-Robbie
Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Robbie, a survivor of fetal alcohol syndrome in Poca, West Virginia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq5ZvrR_zqA

REACH For It! Waterloo Region – FASD-Preparing for Summer Camp
Are you facilitating a camp program for kids with FASD. Learn more about how to make the summer awesome!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9lSxGBxb08

SACCounty Healthy Beginnings – How can prenatal exposure to alcohol affect the child in the long-term?
How can prenatal exposure to alcohol affect the child in the long-term? Children prenatally exposed to alcohol can have serious long-term problems as they grow up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgzdwQGmO20

SACCounty Healthy Beginnings – How Can a Mother’s Drinking During Pregnancy Affect Her Baby’s Brain Development?
A mother’s drinking alcohol during pregnancy can affect her baby’s brain development by changing the way a baby’s brain grows and develops. These changes in the brain can have long-lasting and permanent effects on the child – physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8kzwkWDs28

Hamilton FASD Collaborative – Transition to Adulthood 2022
This webinar includes themes and tips for Transition planning.  It also discusses the following important areas: Stable and supportive team; Creating a consistent & structured environment ; Finances (Income and Budgeting); Housing; Medical, mental health & addiction services; Life skills & Community engagement (Education); Employment ; Crisis plan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFioAqfuhN0

Lakeland Centre for FASD – LCFASD Transitional Housing Program
This video shares the Transitional Housing Program offered by the Lakeland Centre for FASD and look at how it fits in with our Prevention Conversation initiative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0B8rVhtOik

Colorado Department of Education – Understanding the Brain – FASD
https://vimeo.com/704738965

ConnectFASD – Fact sheets
https://connectfasd.ca/factsheets/

ProofAlliance – New Mobile App: Our Children Are Sacred
In order to reduce rates of FASD in Indigenous communities and support families impacted, Proof Alliance has created Our Children Are Sacred.
https://www.proofalliance.org/ourchildrenaresacred/

Fasd Success Show – #106 Judy Pakozdy Lessons Learned from a 40+ Year FASD Journey
Would you agree the best learning comes from caregivers who have walked the FASD journey? Today, I’m talking with Judy Pakozdy, who has 45 years’ worth of FASD knowledge, training, and caregiving experience.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-106

The University of British Columbia – SIB: Self Injurious Behaviour
2021 Wall Scholar Anamaria Richardson (Medicine, UBC) was recently featured on the FASD Family Support Podcast about self injurious behaviour in children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
https://pwias.ubc.ca/sib-self-injurious-behaviour/

NOFASD Australia – Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality
How much do you know about pregnancy and alcohol? The reality may surprise you. Alcohol exposure while in the womb may cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, in the unborn child.
https://anchor.fm/pasurprisingreality/episodes/26-Jigsaw-with-Jennifer-Catlin-e1hp5pt

24 Apr 2022

Hidden Disabilities – FASD with Tristan Casson-Rennie and Jan Griffin
Raising awareness of the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and removing the stigma associated with foetal alcohol specturm disorder (FASD) in order that the families can seek the correct support is something that both Jan and Tristan are passionate about.
https://hiddendisabilitiesstore.com/insights/post/foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-conversation

Adopt4LifeON – Snack and Chat: Support for Older Caregivers of Adults with FASD
Nancy Lockwood, FASD Consultant with over 25 years experience joined us to talk about Support for Older Caregivers of Adults with FASD. We discussed challenges, positives, support groups and resources.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUwQt3yraaQ

FASD Awareness #BeAware – Nick Barratt – Positive Behavioural Support – FASD Webinar#7
This is Webinar#7 in the series on FASD. In this webinar Nick Barratt Director of Nick Barratt Behaviour Change Consultancy, a Behavioural Analyst talks about some of the behaviours and strategies to support individuals and families living with FASD using Positive Behavioural Support.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1N6OOK5Wwk

FASDHub Scotland – Wednesday Webinar: Fetal Alcohol Advisory, Support & Training (FAAST) Team
Join Dr. Jennifer Shields (Clinical Psychologist) from the FAAST Team and Aliy Brown (FASD Project Manager) as they discuss diagnosis of FASD in Scotland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzpxwb6kYts

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 4, Episode 10 – FASD Family Life and FASD Hope
Todays episode is a lovely chat that Clare enjoyed on the FASD Family Life Podcast with our friends, the Women of FASD Podcasting, Robbie Seale host of FASD Family Life and Natalie Vecchione host of FASD Hope.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh9U9bfoq9k

Association pour la santé publique du Québec – Alcohol during pregnancy : language disorders in children | ASPQ
The Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ) is launching its first awareness campaign on abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy and on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAdvMYhK0NE

Journeys to Belonging – Episode 96 with guest Donnie Winokur
My guest this week is Donnie Winokur. She shares her thoughts about #belonging and advocacy for #FASD as a parent who educated herself about her son’s diagnosis and needs.
https://anchor.fm/journeys2belonging/episodes/Episode-96-with-guest-Donnie-Winokur-e1haqjg

FASD Caregiver Success – FASD Success Show Short – New Research with Dr. Catherine Lebel
Do you still get people telling you that there isn’t any evidence about the effects of low-level prenatal alcohol exposure? If so, then you want to check out this FASD Success Short with Jeff and Dr. Catherine Lebel – because there is evidence.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1590293014685636&ref=sharing

Fasd Success Show – #104 Dr. Catherine Lebel: New Study on low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure
We know prenatal alcohol exposure is a risk factor for FASD. We have studies on high levels of prenatal alcohol exposure – but what about low levels? Up until now, we have not had a study to share showing how low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure can affect the brain and behaviour.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-104?fbclid=IwAR0N9YjeEstn5eMFh7ql6zJsI5W44z7r0EX0jH_Qsb4Dr-mNJ81X48_4X50

Morning Focus – FASD Ireland Opens New Offices In Ennis
An organisation which works to prevent Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has established its headquarters in Clare.
https://www.clare.fm/podcasts/fasd-ireland-opens-new-offices-ennis/

Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York – 33rd Annual Conference – Workshop Presenter Interview: Rebecca Tillou
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOMOKQCd-uA

American Academy of Pediatrics – Web-based FASD Toolkit
We’ve assembled resources related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) to raise awareness of individuals with an FASD, promote screening for prenatal exposure to alcohol and encourage referral for diagnostic evaluations for an FASD.
https://www.aap.org/fasd

14 Apr 2022

The Matilda Centre – Learning with FASD: Evidence-based Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder resources for primary educators
This webinar is for primary school teaching and support staff who are interested in Learning with FASD, an online portal housing evidence-based resources to assist primary educators to understanding and support children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Australian schools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejn_n5YfSK0

PreventionInstitute1 – FASD and Prenatal Development by Soumya Mishra and Ana Andrade
This presentation provides an overview of what FASD is, how alcohol might affect the development of the fetus, and why stigma is a huge barrier to FASD prevention.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBK8ReK3MWQ

PreventionInstitute1 – Revitalizing Culture and Healing: Catalyzing Action on FASD Prevention by Lindsay Wolfson
This presentation introduces collaboratively developed principles for community-led, community-driven FASD prevention; some ways in which Indigenous communities have implemented wellness and FASD prevention programs; and opportunities to further integrate trauma-informed and stigma-reducing support into FASD prevention efforts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaOAe_liaOM

POPFASD – Get Ready, Do, Done
Executive Function is a set of mental skills and it includes the ability to plan and organize materials and complete tasks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N1YpYHnXeU

Maryland Addiction Consultation Service – Alcohol and Pregnancy
Presenter: MACS for MOMs Medical Director, Christopher Welsh, MD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EAj3q6hamA

FASD Family Life – Research & Resources Edition: WRaP 2.0 – FASD Coaching Partnership Project with Cathy Cross
With more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fasd-family-life/id1561078669?i=1000553347085

Wired Differently – #010 A message for parents raising children with FASD
It’s human nature not to want others to judge us for how we think or to have a different point of view than most people. This is exactly what happened to me after having released my first episodes, I stopped because I didn’t want to be judged by others.
https://www.wired-differently.com/podcast/episode/3ac5f906/010-a-message-for-parents-raising-children-with-fasd-neurodivergents-kids

FASD Hope – 123 – The FASD Forum ’22 – NOFASD Australia
Episode 123 is a BONUS EPISODE and welcomes back Louise Gray, CEO and Sophie Harrington, COO of NOFASD Australia to announce the first-ever FASD Forum ’22 – Virtual FASD Conference.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2nc8y-11e70c3?utm_campaign=i_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=i_share

FASD Hope – 124 – The FAS Project- Netherlands – A Conversation with Luke Schut and Dami
Episode 124 highlights “The FAS Project Netherlands” with Luke Schut (Project Coordinator) and Dami Munter (Foster Mother & Parent Advocate).
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tj6c3-11ee1d4?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share

Fasd Success Show – #101 Sandra Butcher on NICE and The Time is Now
My guest today, Sandra Butcher, the Chief Executive of the National Organization for FASD (U.K.) said it best: Every victory for FASD in any part of the world is a victory for all of us.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-101?fbclid=IwAR1wDxx1dBnR3XAA1gG5Kq1lrfUQFheUCtvuGyTea15-v8tJq8bUKwvmQIA

27 Mar 2022

Nudge Education – FASD Services & Complex Cases
We provide a range of services to support young people with FASD as well as other complex conditions such who have become chronically disengaged from education.
https://nudgeeducation.co.uk/nudgeeducation.co.uk/services/complex-cases-and-fasd

Stuff – Disordered: FASD in New Zealand, the neurodisability caused by alcohol
Documentary: The number of people in New Zealand with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) may be grossly underestimated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqkG2ADw_1s

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada – BEAUTY IN BRAIN DIFFERENCE: A CAMPAIGN TO END FASD STIGMA
Our ‘Beauty in Brain Difference’ campaign is grounded in recognizing the strengths and challenges unique to people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
https://pauktuutit.ca/health/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder/beauty-in-brain-differences/

National FASD – The National Perspective on Ramping up FASD Prevention, Diagnosis and Support Services 21-03-22
Nine remote meetings convened by the National FASD Experts Committee took place between December 2021 and March 2022.
https://nationalfasd.org.uk/learn-more/policy/innovation-best-practice/

Darren J. Prior / Mac an Phríora – FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and FASD Ireland in 2022 – Near FM
I spoke to Tristan Casson-Rennie the CEO of FASD Ireland about the organisation in 2022. FASD Ireland was set up in September 2021 and in early 2022 opened their HQ in Ennis in Clare.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9HUTQWnjOM

CanFASD – Understanding FASD Diagnosis Feb 2022
Researchers have shown that early diagnosis can improve outcomes for people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Early diagnosis can lead to earlier support and interventions, which can reduce the risk of health challenges and common secondary outcomes in the future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9CUKXgjO7g

The Matilda Centre – What is FASD?
A short video that explains what Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is and the impacts it can have on an individual.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9e8uQtwCH0

Last Door – Living and Dealing with FASD
This week on Talk Recovery Radio we have 2 amazing guests Robbie Seale and Lauren Richardson, Robbie the the host of “FASD Family Life Podcast” who also has experiencing with raising children who were prenatally exposed to alcohol.
https://lastdoor.org/blog/living-and-dealing-with-fasd/

FASDHub Scotland – FASD Professionals, FASD Month 2021
We asked FASD professionals from across the country why we should ‘think differently’ about FASD. Here’s what they had to say.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAWcgEub20g

National FASD – Break it Down!
The FASD Break it Down board is a visual tool to help people with FASD work through good and not-so-good situations, to help them identify different strategies and strengths that can help them.
https://fasd.me/me-and-my-fasd/coping-resources/break-it-down-board/

FASD Awareness #BeAware – Tracy Allen – FASD Awareness Founder and Advocate – Webinar #6
Following a career in retail, Tracy Allen decided to help children through fostering whilst bringing up her family and running a property development business.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIGAMmHmyHM

ConnectFASD – Fact sheets
https://connectfasd.ca/factsheets/

Rural FASD Support Network – Self-Advocacy Efficacy Scale
Katherine Thompson, MSc. shares why and how she developed evidence-based self-advocacy efficacy scale.  These simple six questions help students measure how successful they are at advocating for themselves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-51U_8mwwos

Learning with FASD – Evidence-based resources to help educators understand and support children with FASD in Australian primary schools.
Learning with FASD is an Australian Government Department of Health funded initiative to provide evidence-based resources to help Australian primary teaching and support staff understand and support children with FASD.
https://learningwithfasd.org.au/

Fasd Success Show – #100 A Meeting with My Mentor: 10 FASD Tips from Donna Debolt
This episode is a celebration. It marks the 100th episode of The FASD Success Show but more importantly, and on a personal note, it brings me to the person who was the catalyst for my own professional FASD journey – Donna Debolt.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-100

Creating a family – Parenting Kids with Prenatal Exposure (Part 2): Transitioning Into Adolescence and Adulthood
The impact of prenatal exposures to alcohol and drugs is not something that kids outgrow and the transition into adolescence and adulthood can be particularly tricky. We talk about this transition with Kathy Hotelling, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and is the co-founder of NCFASDInformed.org. She is also the mother of a 27-year-old with FASD.
https://creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/parenting-kids-with-prenatal-exposure-part-2/

13 Dec 2021

FASD Hub Australia – FASD Hub Webinar: Managing alcohol use in pregnancy
Many clinicians tell us they don’t ask about alcohol during pregnancy, as they don’t know how to ask, what to advise or where to refer. In this session held on 1 December 2021, we presented a case study of a woman who is drinking alcohol during pregnancy and heard the perspectives of a panel of health professionals and a biological mother.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnbEpwfMMM8

CanFASD – The Sensory World of People with FASD: Part 2
Learn more about sensory processing and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) with presentations from Lisa Brownstone, an occupational therapist and caregiver, and Shana Mohr, a caregiver of a young girl with FASD. This is Part Two of a three part series on FASD and sensory processing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRwO5CZrNXQ

Special Books by Special Kids – Siblings with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (An Adoption Story)
The Homestead family adopted five kids with fetal alcohol syndrome who are all biological siblings. Schools and society expect them to succeed without accommodations because they “look normal”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UztXSpOQ2Jg

Illinois Crisis Prevention Network – Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
This learning opportunity will educate participants regarding the cause, diagnostic criteria, and life-long effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) on the person and their families.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF0akTo7MPY

Kids Brain Health Network – Day 1 – 5. ABLE2’s Fetal Alcohol Resource Program
The Fetal Alcohol Resource Program (FARP) at ABLE2 is a stakeholder-driven program created in response to an identified need in the community to support children/youth with FASD, and their caregivers.
https://vimeo.com/654167258

Bridgeway Family Homes – 4 FASD Training
https://vimeo.com/652592894

Bridgeway Family Homes – 1 FASD Training
https://vimeo.com/652592238

National FASD – How to Make #BottleStoppers
No safe time, no safe amount. Join our craftivist campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking whilst pregnant.
https://vimeo.com/581736394/79b8f53d68

The FASD Brain – #004 Paralyzing Fear
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-a25ay-1150abc?utm_campaign=au_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=au_share

FARE – Thanks Greg Hunt MP for your support and endorsement of Every Moment Matters.
https://twitter.com/FAREAustralia/status/1468732342130954244

FASD Hope – 102 – All About FASD – Adaptive Functioning and FASD with Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.
Episode 102 welcomes back Dr. Jerrod Brown for the final installment of our four-part, 2021 series “All About FASD- Professional Insights and Perspectives”.
https://fasdhope.podbean.com/e/102-all-about-fasd-adaptive-functioning-and-fasd-with-jerrod-brown-phd/

29 Nov 2021

FASD Awareness #BeAware – Shushma Jain – Insights, strategies & home-schooling a child with FASD
In this third webinar we are delighted to welcome author Shushma Jain. Shushma is a writer, blogger, home-educator and parent to a child who has SEN.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBLnVegpkjQ

Susan Wendel – FASD Diagnosis, Intervention, & Prevention
https://vimeo.com/648830603

PreventFASD.info – The Conceivables
The Conceivables are characters in their very own comic strips, originally created by university students with input from other young people.
https://preventfasd.info/the-conceivables/

Fasd.me – National FASD Christmas Cards
Pack of 10 National FASD Christmas cards. A wonderful Christmas scene adorned with baubles decorated with self portraits from young people living with FASD. These cards are being sold at cost.
https://fasd.me/product/national-fasd-christmas-cards-2021/

FASD Network Sask – FASD and the body (Infographic)
FASD is an invisible disability (we can’t see the disability) so many people don’t understand that it impacts an individual’s whole body, often leading to a lifetime of health issues and chronic pain.
https://twitter.com/SaskFASDNetwork/status/1464254393985941534/photo/1

CanFASD – Improvinf Mental Health and Substance Use Outcomes for Individuals with FASD (Infographic)
We need more interventions directly targeting mental health and substance use challenges among individuals w/ FASD!
https://twitter.com/kd_coons/status/1463567580883562499

NOFASD Australia – #23 The FASD Brain with Gilberto Spencer
Kurt is joined by Gilberto Spencer, FASD Advocate, Brain Coach, Mentor and Podcaster. They chat about his FASD symptoms, the events leading up to his diagnosis and the release of his podcast series; “The FASD Brain”.
https://anchor.fm/pasurprisingreality/episodes/23-The-FASD-Brain-with-Gilberto-Spencer-e1ako5d

FASD Hub Australia – Meet Prue Walker: The role of the social worker in FASD diagnoosis
As a social worker, part of Prue Walker’s role is to make sure that children and families are supported before, during and after their FASD assessments. In this video, Prue shares a snapshot of some of the ways she helps families through this challenging time

FASD Deutschland e.V. – Spot 2 FASD

NEOMED: Project ECHO – FASD – Systems of Care ECHO for MSY
Dr. Gocke Ergun from Wright State University shared her knowledge of this topic with the SOC for MSY ECHO community on October 28th, 2021.

The Florida Center For Early Childhood – FASD Warrior: Jen Werden
This mom of four is on a mission to spread the word about FASD. Jen adopted a son with fetal alcohol syndrome (the most severe case of FASD).

Katy Gentry #SINGOUT – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder- Education & Resources in Indiana
information on video on fetal alcohol Spectrum disorders and how the education and social Services community can learn more about this disability

Liz Ross-Collier – Characteristics of FASD

NPs, Midwives, & Nurses Partnering to Prevent FASDs – FASD Champions Connect: Laurie Hume, MBA – International FASD Awareness Day, 9/9/2021
Join us to hear Laurie Hume, MBA talk about her experiences as a champion for FASD prevention and awareness.

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 4, Episode 3 – FASD, Trauma and the Criminal Justice System
We’re back in conversation with Jerrod Brown, stepping a little further out of Criminal Justice to dive deeper into connections between FASD and Trauma.

FASD Hope – All About FASD – FASD and Trauma with Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.
Episode 94 is part 2 of a 4 part, monthly series within FASD Hope titled “All About FASD – Professional Insights and Perspectives with Dr. Jerrod Brown”.

FASD Success Show – #087 Ngaire Meadows: No Physical Aggression in a Year!
As a research scientist in the health care field, Ngaire thought she knew everything, but now understands how little she knew. With three girls on the Spectrum, it felt like WW3 in the home with rages, outbursts, and mental health concerns.

FASD Success Show – #086 Kelly Rosenbender: From Struggling Single Mom to Informed and Confident Advocate
Kelly Rosenbender is a single mom working full time and raising a 13-year-old daughter. Despite getting a diagnosis and referrals for service for her daughter, she still felt judged, isolated, and without tools or knowledge to advocate.

CanFASD – Early Life Adversity and FASD: Risks and Opportunities
This webinar recording features a presentation Drs Jacqueline Pei and Katherine Flannigan from the CanFASD.

CanFASD – Participate in our FASD and Cannabis Research Study
Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan are seeking (a) adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, (b) caregivers of an adult with FASD, and (c) service providers who work with someone with FASD to take part in a research survey.

FASDHub Scotland – FASD Professionals, FASD Month 2021
We asked FASD professionals from across the country why we should ‘think differently’ about FASD. Here’s what they had to say.

FosterParentCollege – Could It Be FASD?
While fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are surprisingly common in children in care, they can often be difficult to diagnose, as the signs and symptoms are associated with a number of other conditions.

The Florida Center For Early Childhood – FASD Warrior: Alex & Pam Carver
16-year old Alex Carver, with the help of his mom Pam Caver, has been outspoken about his everyday struggles with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) publishing videos, blogs, and even articles about the lifetime disability.

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 4, Episode 3 – FASD and the Judicial System
This week’s episode is the beginning of our mini series of interviews with Jerrod Brown; professor, researcher, consultant and trainer from Minnesota.

FASD Hub Scotland – Factsheets – FASD
Our FASD factsheets have been written by the FASD Hub Teams, using their personals and professional knowledge of FASD to build a comprehensive bank of factsheets for caregivers and professionals. New factsheets are regularly added.

FASD Success – #085 Chandra and Jordan Smith: The Power of Same Page Parenting
Previous guests have included moms and dads, but this is the first time we’ve had a couple appear together to talk about their journey as FASD Caregivers. I couldn’t think of a better couple than Chandra and Jordan as the first.

FASD Family Life – Caregiver Stress; Causes and Consequences with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Society for the Study of Addiction – Browse through The Pregnancy Edit
The Pregnancy Edit features a series of articles on alcohol-related harm in pregnancy, created for the Society for the Study of Addiction website in September 2021. Browse content from The Pregnancy Edit below.

FASD Hub Australia – Meet Dr Hayley Passmore: Reframe Training
After the Banksia Hill Project uncovered high rates of FASD and severe neurodevelopmental impairments in young people in detention, researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute developed Reframe Training – a course to help professionals coming into contact with these young people understand their needs and respond appropriately.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyUW0XPW248

Charlotte Winder – People with FASD talk about FASD
Eight interviewees share their thoughts about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with the Guelph Wellington Dufferin FASD Action Group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1vQvzpsqlU

PA Care Partnership – Improving Outcomes by Modifying Approaches for Those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This training builds on the first FASD training provided. Due to the brain damage caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, which spans the intellectual spectrum, evidence-based practices that rely on verbal interactions and reward and consequence approaches such as point, level, and privilege systems, are often not successful with them and set them up to fail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlkZRoeCb44

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 3, Episode 5 – Education: Insights From The Professionals
This week we’re chatting to Ailsa: teacher, FASD Education Advisor and Mum to get her insights on how educators manage neurodiverse classrooms and what she has learned from parenting and homeschooling a child with FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLarYyfq4C0

PA Care Partnership – Improving Outcomes by Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
When an individual “fails” in treatment and other services, we often label the person as being non-compliant, unmotivated, or disruptive. However, their behavior may well be due to brain damage caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, which is much more common than most people suspect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3um-XqWGKzg

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 3, Episode 4 – Education: Things Everyone Needs To Know About FASD And Education
In this weeks episode we cover some of what we consider to be the most important things teachers and education professionals need to know about FASD in an education setting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvrUMjfhq7M

The Change Starts Here Collaborative – Homeschooling + FASD
Welcome to our channel!  We are a new Collaborative working together to serve families of kids with neurodiversity.  Connect with us!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gomF_ybDSCs

CUPH – Interview with Dr. David Wargowski, MD @ diagnosing FASD
https://vimeo.com/555413250

FASD Hub Scotland – Factsheets – FASD
These resources will be added to regularly please check back for updates, if you can’t find what you are looking for here please feel free to call the helpline and speak to one of the FASD Advisors.
https://www.adoptionuk.org/factsheets-fasd

Proof Alliance – 2021 Proof Alliance Virtual Benefit
Join us as we celebrate and highlight recent advances in our work to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and support all impacted throughout Minnesota and beyond.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kaw5nqXBf8

The FASD Success Show – #066 Dr. Catherine Lebel: New INFO on FASD and the Brain
Today I am stoked to have a returning guest, Dr. Catherine Lebel. We get down to science today. But don’t worry, I help make this accessible.  We are talking about a recent FASD research paper she wrote and a current study she is working on.
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS83MTQzNjAucnNz/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC04NTM3MDYx?ep=14

Health Translations – Alcohol and pregnancy – what you need to know
This document is available in English as well as in languages other than English. Links to the English and multilingual resources can be accessed further below. To download information click on the selected language. This will take you directly to the resource.
https://healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcht.nsf/PresentDetail?Open&s=Alcohol_and_pregnancy_-_what_you_need_to_know

Blackpool Better Start (UK) – Be Your Baby’s Hero – Keep Alcohol at Zero
A new Super Babies campaign has been launched in Blackpool to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The campaign, which features four super-babies, highlights the benefits that an un-born baby gets when it isn’t exposed to alcohol.
https://blackpoolbetterstart.org.uk/be-your-babys-hero/

CanFASD – Student Spotlight: Emerging FASD Research in Canada
This webinar features three presentations from students and early career researchers working in the field of FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIRpwpFfy2E

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 3, Episode 3 – Education: Reduced Hours & Part-Time Timetables. In this week’s episode we talk about the benefits of reduced hours during the typical school day and the potential of part-time timetables for children and young people living with FASD.  With Clare Devanney Glynn and Jessica Rutherford.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55ccFecZkgM

John Howard Society – Ripples of Hope – Advocating & Supporting People with FASD
Through JHS Pacific’s Speaker Series, we were joined by FASD experts, advocates, and people with personal experience to discuss how we can address stigma and provide support for people with FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLLLxVy05Ac

Thrive Children’s Centre – FASD: Strengths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjb9xpCdnI4

PA Care Partnership – Improving Outcomes by Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
When an individual “fails” in treatment and other services, we often label the person as being non-compliant, unmotivated, or disruptive. However, their behavior may well be due to brain damage caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, which is much more common than most people suspect.
https://vimeo.com/549243329

Courthouse Libraries BC – Challenges of FASD for Legal Professionals
In this 1-hr presentation, Dr. Lori Cox from the Eastern Door Centre and Nogemag Healing Lodge outlines the challenges legal professionals face in working with people with FASD. Dr. Cox also provides tips for effective communication with clients with FASD.
https://vimeo.com/545772075

FASD Furfighters – WHAT WE DO
We are a team of pups that are spreading awareness about FASD, one of the leading developmental disabilities in the world. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is 2.5 times more common than Autism.
https://fasdfurfighters.org/

FASD Awareness – Layla’s Life, My Words: An insight into the world of a child with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by Shushma Jain
Shushma Jain sheds light on ‘invisible disabilities’ such as FASD, Cystic Fibrosis, anxiety, sensory processing disorder and attachment parenting. She reveals what strategies she uses to support her child and why she took the decision to home-educate her indefinitely last year.
https://www.fasdawareness.org.uk/useful-resources

FASDHub Scotland – Miranda Eodanable, PhD research student Edinburgh University
Hi my name is Miranda and I am a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh.   I am carrying out research into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – known as FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itWLY_LWuQg

FASDHub Scotland – Gemma speaking about parenting a child with FASD
Listen to adoptive mum Gemma speaking during the launch of the 2020 Adoption Barometer in September 2020.  Gemma openly and candidly speaks about her experience of parenting a child with FASD and the support she has received from FASD Hub Scotland and Adoption UK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNwBC_6vcjY

Centre of Excellence for Womens Health – FASD Prevention: An Annotated Bibliography of Articles Published in 2020
An Annotated Bibliography of Articles Published in 2020. Each year Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD) and CEWH compile published research articles related to FASD prevention from around the world.
https://bccewh.bc.ca/2021/05/fasd-prevention-an-annotated-bibliography-of-articles-published-in-2020/?utm_content=buffer4d207&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

National FASD E-School – Welcome to our e-school
You’ll get access to cutting-edge information. You’ll be connected with others who are at the forefront of learning about FASD.
https://eschool.nationalfasd.org.uk/

FASD Collective – Priority Issues Facing Youth with FASD
The FASD Collective is gathering input on the priority issues facing youth with FASD in Calgary and Area. The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete and your responses will be anonymous.  Please share this survey, but try to limit responses to 2 – 3 per organization.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2R2THWJ

FASD Success – #065 Talking Social Work, FASD and Parents Helping Parents
The episode this week is a chat with three cool and awesome advocates who are doing great things for caregivers and individuals with FASD. It may be in my home province of Ontario, but what they have to say and are doing can inspire and help where you are.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-065

The FASD Project – The Film
The FASD Project is a grass roots movement and documentary film bringing awareness to the invisible disability that is FASD.  1 in 20 Americans are impacted by FASD with little to no support readily available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hFZxRU5Jzw

Surrey Place – FASD Workshop – Central Region
FASD workers Eric Marier, Tara Leskey, Meera Sidhu, Jennie Hilts, Ginny Fazari and Jenna Rimmer will present information about the ten brain domains that may be affected by FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDuUuH6FATA

Health Nexus Santé – FASD: A Shared Responsibility – Promotional webinar
Health Nexus is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of our new FASD Service Provider Training!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gT25zNC2N0

Surrey Place – FASD Workshop – Northern Region
FASD workers Eric Marier, Randy White/Kebeyaawsung, Chrysta Wood, Cereena Rows, Liane Guenette, and Kim Stewart will present information about the ten brain domains that may be affected by FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUxODZvjrwE

Surrey Place – FASD Workshop – Eastern Region
FASD workers Eric Marier, Dawn Miller and Victoria Gillan present information about the ten brain domains that may be affected by FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQhX46G7tvc

Accare Child Study Center – Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders FASD (13 apr 2021)
Alcoholgebruik tijdens de zwangerschap kan tot ernstige schade leiden bij het ongeboren kind. Helaas gebeurt het nog vaak dat, bijvoorbeeld omdat een zwangerschap niet gepland is, de moeder tijdens de eerste periode gedronken heeft omdat zij zich nog niet bewust was van haar zwanger zijn.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5emiTJ9TrOM

Qualified Tutor – Schools don’t work for children with FASD. Here’s how tutors can help out
Jessica Rutherford and Clare Devanney-Glynn are the pioneering hosts of the Spotlight on FASD Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast…​) and we welcome them on to discuss this condition in the sphere of education.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaNyveOaxok

AlcoholFreePregnancy – NOFAS Webinar: Putting the Pieces Together: Using Genes to Understand Variation in FASD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtOLb-5xhA8

OhioMHAS – Treatment, Advocacy and Resources for FASD
Video recording of webinar titled Treatment, Advocacy and Resources for FASD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxN_8th7Wa0

AlcoholFreePregnancy – Full Interview: NOFAS and NABCA Project, Featuring Steven Schmidt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc3JNtMzuGs

FASDHub Scotland – Adults with FASD intro
We are delighted to be working with Carol and Demi to establish an online community within Facebook for Adults with FASD living in Scotland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAj_w3YQTiU

Lutherwood – FASD & Educational Accommodations
Individuals that are diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face many challenges at home, in the community, and in the classroom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H00e3gXFnFs

The Change Starts Here Collaborative – 10-Minute Training on FASD
If you want to learn more about FASD check out our site on this topic that includes resources and courses: www.thecshcollab.com/fasd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaHySwOTPBI

MUCH LAUGHTER – Alcohol in Pregnancy and FASD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdjzdjqyXTs

Jason Palmer – FASD Hope in Foster Care with Natalie Veccione
Natalie Vecchione, Co-Founder of FASD Hope and Host of the FASD Hope podcast series is also a seasoned guest and conference presenter about the basics of FASD and life as a mom of a young adult son living an FASD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4vFhc-6ep4

National FASD – Welcome to our e-school
All courses follow the Best Practice in FASD Training Guide developed by National FASD and Seashell as part of a DHSC-funded project. The guide is available in the resources section.
https://eschool.nationalfasd.org.uk/

NIAAA – Interagency Coordinating Committee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – April 2021
Interagency Coordinating Committee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (ICCFASD) (open to the public)
https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=40192

Me and My FASD – Calming Cards
A set of cards with suggestions from more than 70 young people with FASD about what  helps them to stay calm. Use these cards to plan strategies that will help you too.
https://fasd.me/funzone/games-and-activities/calming-cards/

Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland – An introduction to FASD
FASD Hub Scotland’s presentation on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – a condition commonly affecting kinship families where there is a history of addiction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxbqj3L63-I

MRPA Maryland Resource Parent Association – MRPA First Tuesday with Barb Clark of NACAC, Topic: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpRm4K4kR4Q

UMNPediatrics – “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents…”, by Christopher Boys, PhD, LP
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents:  Where are We at and Where are We Going?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqoC8kaTTVQ

Pennsylvania Care Partnership – FASD RESOURCES
Resources for families, community, educators, care providers, and juvenile justice around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
https://www.pacarepartnership.org/resources/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd/resources

Buzzsprout – FASD Family Life
FASD Family Life is a podcast for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The podcast host is Robbie Seale, FASD educator, advocate, and mother of four children with FASD.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1736766

Fasd Success Show – Bonus Episode – All About Insight
I’ve never done this before, a bonus episode of the show. I didn’t plan on creating one, it just turned into one. Here, let me give you some insight. 
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/Bonus-Episode-All-About-Insight

Fasd Success Show – The FASD Justice League: Doctors McLachlan and Flannigan
In the 1996 landmark study by Dr. Anne Streissguth, it was revealed that up to 60% of individuals with FASD will have contact with the justice system.
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-062

CanFASD – Common Messages

The purpose of this document is to assist those writing and talking about FASD – and the issues related to the disability – to use the same language, statistics, and framing of topics. The intended outcome, over time, will be an improved understanding by the reader/listener with consistent and respectful FASD messaging.
https://canfasd.ca/wp-content/uploads/publications/Common-Messages-EN.pdf

NHS Education for Scotland – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) e-learning resource
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is both the most common and the most overlooked neurodevelopmental condition in most OECD countries.
https://www.gu.se/en/gnc/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-e-learning-resource

Ohio MHAS – Screening, Referral, and Diagnosis of FASD

Thrive Children’s Centre – FASD: What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder?

Thrive Children’s Centre – FASD: Impulsivity

Thrive Children’s Centre – FASD: Sleep

Thrive Children’s Centre – FASD: Lying

Ring Productions – FASD & Educational Accommodations
Individuals that are diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face many challenges at home, in the community, and in the classroom. This video is a first-hand account of how appropriate supports and accommodations can improve the daily life of an individual living with FASD in an educational setting.

ADHD Love – ADHD and FASD
My guest is Aubrey. She is the CEO of CSH Collab. Her company is a “collaborate of advocates and educators for neurodiversity” She shares more details about why she decided to create a company and who all she supports and what she does to support them.

Julie Kurtz – Dr. Kathryn Page on the Intersection of Trauma and FASD
Dr. Kathryn Page has worked in a variety of mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and educational settings over the years—all leading to her current focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

Courthouse Libraries BC – Understanding FASD: Re-Balancing the Wheel Healing from the Heart
In this 1.5-hr presentation, Lori Cox and Noel Milliea from the Eastern Door Centre and Nogemag Healing Lodge speak about their experience working with people with FASD.
https://vimeo.com/530671044

Kirstie Henderson – FASD Parent and Carer

CanChild – Indigenous Family Engagement in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research
Students of the Family Engagement in Research course developed a webinar that aims to enhance Indigenous family engagement in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) research.

AKCenterForResourceFamilies – FASD Across the Lifespan: Session 2 Infant Learning and Early Intervention

David Balog – Understanding the Brain: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Healing the Brain Book 5)
The brain is a lifelong work in progress. Development takes place most rapidly before birth, maintains a furious pace in infancy and continues briskly through childhood and adolescence, but never ceases altogether.

Attachment Theory in Action – Eileen Devine – The Intersection of Attachment and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – Part 2
Karen welcomes Eileen Devine back to the show for the conclusion of their two-part discussion on the intersection of attachment and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Part two will be released on Tuesday, December 22nd.

FASD Hub Australia – ‘Research to drive practice and behaviour change’
We invited five early and mid-career researchers to share their work within the theme ‘Research to drive practice and behaviour change’ at a webinar on 25 March, 2021.

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre – Grog in pregnancy videos – partners, women and men
In these videos community members share information with one another about drinking alcohol and Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

FASD Success – #060 Vanessa Hrvatin: Journalist and FASD Champion
When you think of media coverage for FASD what stories immediately come to your mind? Is it a respectful and honest piece or is it stereotypical and sensationalized? Do you know how feature stories are pitched, decided, and developed? 
https://www.fasdsuccess.com/blog/podcast-episode-060

Lake 88.1 – In Focus: Monday, March 15, 2021- Rob Moore and Elizabeth Holmes [Canada]
We’re joined by Rob Moore and Elizabeth Holmes of the Rural FASD support network who provide an update on recent news and the impact it will have on local children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

WonderlandKids – What is Hope RISING Clinic?
Hope RISING Clinic (Resources, Intervention, and Support to Inspire and Nurture Growth) for prenatal substance exposure serves children from birth through 12 years of age and their families.

CEWH – Trauma informed approaches to FASD prevention
Webinar 3/3 from the series “Extending Learning about Girls, Women, Alcohol and Pregnancy – A Learning Series”

Edmonton and Area Fetal Alcohol Network – CLEARING THE CLOUDS: A STORY OF FASD
‘Clearing the Clouds, A Story of FASD’ is Melissa’s story, in her own words.

CEWH – Working with Women Who Have FASD Themselves
Webinar 1/3 from the series “Extending Learning about Girls, Women, Alcohol and Pregnancy – A Learning Series”

Northwest Central FASD Network – FASD Sharing Circle
Yvette Kraychy discusses FASD awareness and prevention.

FASDHub Scotland – FASD Moving Forward Together, Scottish Collaborative event 25.02.2021
On 25th February 2021 the Fetal Alcohol Advisory & Support Team (FAAST), FASD Hub Scotland collaborated with other colleagues from across Scotland to delivery a half day symposium on FASD.   Chaired by Professor Moira Plant, speakers represented health, education, research, third sector and those with lived experience of FASD.

Northwest Central FASD Network – FASD Training For Justice
Angela Kemble and Donna Kristiansen provide information and training on FASD.

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 2, Episode 10 – Conversations With a Bio Mum
This week we are tying up our second season of Spotlight on FASD in conversation with Angie, an inspirational biological mother of a child with FASD from Melbourne, Australia.

Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 2, Episode 9 – Living life with Sensory Processing Disorder
This week delve deeper into our sensory journey with Emily from 21st Sensory Podcast about navigating life with SPD and Autism alongside a sibling with FASD.

Rural FASD Support Network – Audrey McFarlane on FASD Diagnostics
Audrey McFarlane of CanFASD shares how the Lakeland Centre for FASD started their rural community diagnostic clinic 25 yrs ago.

Office of the Child Advocate – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Listen to Louis Bartoshesky chat with CASA Volunteers about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder.

FASD Success Show – #058 Nancy Lockwood: Practical Tools and Tips for Caregivers and Advocates
Like a few of the guests I have interviewed for the FASD Success Show, our professional lives have intersected at various points. I first met Nancy Lockwood eight years ago when I was invited to present at the Ottawa FASD Caregiver Group. A lot has changed in the last eight years.

Gatlinburg Conference Poster Submission – Parental Scaffolding of Play in Children with Developmental Disabilities: Comparing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder
To our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate developmental play levels in children with FASD. Parents of children with FASD demonstrated, on average, lower developmental play levels compared to their children – a pattern that has not previously been reported among parent-child dyads with other developmental disorders.

Community of Practice on ASD/DD – Conversations: What is FASD? What Challenges Does it Bring for Families?
Tim Markle, Director of the Southern Regional Center for CYSHCN, talks with parents and leaders from Orchids WI FASD Services. FASD stands for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and is a developmental disability with life-long challenges that is twice as common as autism. Join us to hear from parents facing the challenges of helping children move into adulthood.

PreventionInstitute1 – Adapting Early Childhood Environments for Children with FASD
All children want to, and can, learn and grow. No child wants to fail. It feels good to succeed. Our job as parents, caregivers, and service providers is to adapt routines, activities, and environments to help children succeed. This webinar provides an introduction to adapting early childhood environments for children with FASD.

usgovACF – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (audio description)
Parenting a child with a disorder on the fetal alcohol spectrum can present many challenges for foster and adoptive families.

Changing the Perspective – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Interview with Natalie Vecchione
In this interview we learn more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Natalie adopted her son when he was a baby.  He was later diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder later in life after years of her advocating on his behalf.

Manitoba FASD Coalition – Using Attachment and Circle of Security To Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child or Student
Joanne Brown presented on the importance of attachment in relationships with children or students with FASD. Joanne also reviewed the basic components of Circle of Security. Original presentation February 26, 2021.

Our Homeschool Castle – Special Needs Parents Interview Series || Natalie Vecchione With FASD Hope
This video is in a new series called special-needs parents interviews. I interviewed my friend Natalie over on zoom about her podcast and website FASD Hope.

Demystifying Medicine – Alcohol Consumption + Pregnancy = A Bad Mix
This video provides information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) which occur as a result of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. In the video, the signs and symptoms, different diagnoses, treatment/therapy options, and prevention of FASDs are highlighted.

New Brunswick Adoption Foundation – Webinar : Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Information, Strategies & Personal Experiences. Hear an informative talk from Maria DesRoches, Coordinator for the FASD Centre of Excellence.

Center for Science and Society – Drinking While Pregnant: The Science and Stigma
Professor Khiara M. Bridges, Professor Caitlin Killian, and Dr. Clare McCormack spoke at Drinking While Pregnant: The Science and Stigma, which took place on January 28, 2021, between 4:30​-6:00 PM (ET) on Zoom. The seminar was organized by Columbia University’s Presidential Scholars in Society and Neuroscience program.

CanFASD – FASD – CANADA´S LEADING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD) published a new brochure for some basic information about FASD in Canada.

Elephant In The Room – Caring for those with FASD.

usgovACF – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (audio description)
Parenting a child with a disorder on the fetal alcohol spectrum can present many challenges for foster and adoptive families. It is vital for these families and the professionals who support them to understand the reasons behind any learning and behavioral challenges so they—together—can “try differently.”

FosterFamiliesNC – Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Recent research has shown that 1 in 20 first graders have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, but so few physicians, allied health professionals, and parents really know how this lifelong developmental disability manifests itself.

AKCenterForResourceFamilies – FASD Across the Lifespan: Session 1 Introduction and Diagnosis
In Session one of the FASD Across the Lifespan Training Series, Marilyn Pierce-Bulger present information about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and prenatal alcohol exposure and details the diagnostic process in Alaska.

Proof Alliance – Let’s Have a Conversation
We appreciate you joining us in having an important talk about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, or FASD. FASD occurs when a baby is exposed to alcohol in the womb, leading to lifelong brain injury, among many other potential conditions.

AUCD FASD SIG – Services and Supports for Adults with FASD
When children with disabilities become adults, there is a significant reduction in services and supports available. For individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), however, that loss of services is even more dramatic.

Elephant In The Room – Podcast: Caring for those with FASD
Talking about raising and caring for individuals with FASD. The trials, the tribulations…the love.

VIDEO: Spotlight on FASD – Podcast Season 2, Episode 6 – Why Does Your Child With FASD Lie?
In this week’s episode we open up the conversation around this very tricky aspect of living with FASD. So many parents, carers, teachers and other professionals really struggle with what feels like being lied to, we talk about what it really is and how we make the adjustments required to handle it.

Rural FASD Support Network – FASD Transitional Planning
Pateresa Winter of the Lakeland Centre for FASD in Cold Lake, Alberta share how they have provided transitional planning for youth and young adults with FASD for the past 12 years in a rural setting.

VIDEO: Adoption with Nyree – Could your ADOPTED child have fetal alcohol syndrome?
Adopting a child with fetal alcohol syndrome which is often undiagnosed and the common behaviours to expect. Many children with fetal alcohol syndrome go undiagnosed and unsupported throughout their lives. Here are some common behaviors for you to understand that may help you on your adoption journey as an adoptive family.

A new website from National FASD UK – for children living with FASD called Me and My FASD

AUSTRALIA

Infographic: Ability Wheel

This visual tool was developed by Australian clinical psychologist Dr Vanessa Spiller. Dr Spllier writes: The Ability Wheel t is useful to parents, teachers or service providers to summarise a young person’s abilities across the 10 (plus 1) brain domains to share in a clear way accurate information about a young person and their abilities. Key strategies for supporting and accommodating the young person can be added in. This visual tool can’t replace assessment reports but will be helpful for parents and carers to better understand why their young people do the things they do. There is an accompanying video to show how the Ability Wheel can be completed. A blank copy of the tool can be downloaded from the Explained by Brain page on my website at no charge, as is the video https://www.jumpstartpsychology.com/Explained-by-Brain-Group.html

WEBSITES

• FASD Tasmania
• NOFASD Australia
• FASD Hub
• Guide to diagnosis
• Online and other training

CANADA

FASD Ontario (July 2019) Parenting indigenous children: A Guide for non-indigenous carers. Health Nexus

Healthy Child Manitoba – What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Women’s Centre of Excellence – Supporting Change: Preventing FASD- Video series. A resource to support service providers in their work with women.

Edmonton and fetal alcohol area network – https://edmontonfetalalcoholnetwork.org/

Addiction and Pregnancy – a guide for expectant mothers

Strategies not Solutions

Know FASD Knowledge Index 

Free CANFASD Online Courses

• Foundations of FASD
• FASD Strategies for School Staff II: Practical Strategies for the School Environment builds on Foundations of FASD

POPFASD British Columbia

CANFASD: FASD Day Toolkit

• A range of resources from FASD Outreach
• A collection of over 50 eLearning videos (and counting) provides strategies, techniques, guides and stories about FASD from the classroom and beyond, as well as research, diagnostic criteria, and physiological and behavioural impacts of FASD. These videos are made available on the YouTube channel

UNITED STATES

NOFAS

Proof Alliance (formally MOFAS)

University of Nebraska (11 June 2020) Free Training Manual to Help Health Care Providers Recognize, Diagnose Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

EUROPE

EUFASD Alliance. Website, resources and weekly blog of FASD news.
The goal of the weekly blog ‘is to give a larger picture what happens in the field of alcohol policy and alcohol related harm all over the world to support the principles and actions that decrease this harm’.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): A booklet for parents, carers and families of children and young people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. Healthcare Improvement Scotland (2019).

OTHER

Home Advisor – Backyard Camping for Kids with Disabilities

No Fault – Playground Tips for Children with Special Needs

BOOKS

MacDonald AD “When We Were Vikings” follows a young woman born with fetal alcohol syndrome who is also a fierce Viking enthusiast. Booktopia Australia

Honeyman G (March 2018) “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.” Eleanor Oliphant leads a simple life. She wears the same clothes to work every day, eats the same meal deal for lunch every day and buys the same two bottles of vodka to drink every weekend. Eleanor Oliphant is happy. Nothing is missing from her carefully timetabled life. Except, sometimes, everything. One simple act of kindness is about to shatter the walls Eleanor has built around herself. Now she must learn how to navigate the world that everyone else seems to take for granted – while searching for the courage to face the dark corners she’s avoided all her life. Change can be good. Change can be bad. But surely any change is better than… fine? An astonishing story that powerfully depicts the loneliness of life, and the simple power of a little kindness [Booktopia Australia]