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<\/a><\/div>\nFASD United –\u00a0Supporting a Pregnant Loved One Who May be Using Alcohol Australian Broadcasting Corporation Texas A&M Today – Parental Alcohol Use Clare Echo (Ireland) – Clare councillors SunLive (New Zealand) – Fetal Alcohol Medical Xpress – Even low levels of alcohol Australian Broadcasting Corporation The Irish Independent (Ireland) – ‘A hidden \u00a0<\/p>\n VIDEOS and Beyond 6 Saskatchewan CanFASD – An CanFASD – ‘What Patricia CanFASD – Canada\u2019s Brant FASD Angela Real James Trail <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n RESEARCH Current Psychiatry Reports – Modifying the International Journal of Molecular Sciences – Prenatal Archives de P\u00e9diatrie – Fetal alcohol International Journal of Law and Psychiatry\u00a0 <\/span>– An updated systematic review of the Scientific Reports – Substance use during Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse – Resilience PloS one – Effect of prenatal alcohol The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition – Choline Neurochemistry International – Dysregulation JCI insight – Prenatal alcohol exposure is JAMA Pediatrics – Low to Moderate Prenatal International Health – Effect of prenatal Neuropediatrics – First evidence-based <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n IN OTHER LANGUAGES Anja Cantzler (Germany) – Folge 65: FH M\u00fcnster (Germany) – Hochschulzertifikatskurs
<\/b>At FASD United, we are often approached about what to do when a person\u2019s family member or loved one is pregnant and may be using alcohol.\u00a0\u00a0We appreciate the instinct to help, and we empathize with the complex emotions that arise out of this situation.
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\n(Australia) – FASD diagnoses are rare. But with the right support, kids can
\nthrive
<\/b>He was about five when his parents explained he had fetal alcohol spectrum
\ndisorder, or FASD. His biological mum drank alcohol when she was pregnant.
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\nLinked To Increased Cancer Risk In Children, Texas A&M Researchers Find
<\/b>New research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and
\nBiomedical Sciences has discovered that parents who chronically abuse alcohol
\ncan pass along adverse effects that increase their children\u2019s susceptibility to
\ncancer \u2014 especially in the liver.
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\nwant HSE to officially recognise FASD
<\/b>ONE OF Clare\u2019s newest councillors is leading the campaign to have Foetal
\nAlcohol Syndrome (FASD) officially recognised by the HSE.
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\nbirths petition given to Parliament
<\/b>A petition aiming to reduce the number of babies born with fetal alcohol
\nspectrum disorder has been presented to Parliament.
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\nuse during pregnancy are linked to changes in unborn babies
<\/b>New research shows that occasional exposure to alcohol may influence facial
\nshape and brain development.
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\n(Australia) – VIDEO: Growing concerns youth behind bars are living with
\nundiagnosed FASD
<\/b>There are growing concerns that many young Australians in jail are living
\nwith undiagnosed fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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\ndisability’ \u2013 high numbers of newborns exposed to drugs and alcohol
<\/b>Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Wexford, Kerry and Louth are among the counties
\nthat have collectively identified several \u00adhundred newborns who were exposed to
\nalcohol or drugs in the womb, although the real figure could be much higher.
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\nMATERIALS
Beyond 6 Seconds – Late FASD Diagnosis<\/b>
In my latest episode, Jessica talks about how getting her Fetal Alcohol
\nSpectrum Disorder (FASD) diagnosis gave her “hope for a different
\nfuture.”
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\nSeconds – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) \u2013 with Jessica Birch
<\/b>Jessica Birch is a national advocate and speaker living on the South East
\nCoast of Australia. Since her late diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
\n(FASD) at the age of 33, she has turned her attention to awareness building and
\neducation to create a better understanding of the prevalence and consequences
\nof prenatal alcohol exposure in Australia.
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\nPrevention Institute – Working Towards FASD Prevention Within Pregnant
\nPopulations Facing Multiple Barriers to Health<\/b>
Identify evidence-based resources to share with clients and patients to help
\ndecrease or prevent alcohol use during pregnancy.
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\nIntroduction to the Canadian Alcohol Policy Evaluation and Implications for
\nFASD
<\/b>In Canada, there are ongoing efforts to evaluate the uptake of
\nevidence-based alcohol policies at the provincial, territorial, and federal
\nlevel.
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\nis Your Superpower?: Growing and Glowing with FASD’ Book Reading
<\/b>Hannah Denberg gives a live reading of her beloved children\u2019s book, \u2018What
\nis Your Superpower?: Growing and Glowing with FASD\u2019.
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\nKasper, Your FASD Coach – The FASD Meliorists: Legacy Work Authors Making a
\nDifference
<\/b>In the exciting season opener of Living with FASD, host Patti Kasper
\nreturns after a four-month hiatus, eager to reconnect with her audience and
\nshare candid conversations about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
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\nGuidance on Alcohol and Health: Knowledge Mobilization and Uptake Two-Years
\nLater
<\/b>In 2023, Canada\u2019s new Guidance on Alcohol and Health was introduced,
\noffering evidence-based advice on alcohol to support people in making informed
\ndecisions about their alcohol use and their health.
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\nSupport Group – Dan Dubovsky – The Brain-Behavior Connection in FASD:
\nInforming Ways to Reach Optimal Potential
<\/b>Dan Dubovsky joins Contact Brant to provide training and insight into the
\ncomplex world of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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\nGeddes | Integrative Support & Wellness – EPISODE #98: Understanding and
\nSupporting Students with FASD
<\/b>Our latest podcast episode explores “Understanding and Supporting
\nStudents with FASD: A Practical Guide for Educators,” offering real-world
\nstrategies to foster emotional regulation, reduce stigma, and create classroom
\nenvironments where students feel safe, understood, and empowered.
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\nParents – Being Real Parents – Foetal alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) with
\nKarena Findlay
<\/b>Anna and Kate are joined by Karena Findlay from Succeed Differently. They
\ntalk about all things Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – how it occurs,
\nwhat to look for and what we can do as parents and teachers to support tamariki
\naffected by FASD.
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\n| Trauma Informed Care Resources – FASD & Trauma: Understanding the Root
\nof Big Behaviors
<\/b>Parenting kids who have experienced trauma or live with Fetal Alcohol
\nSpectrum Disorder (FASD) comes with unique challenges. In this episode,
\nMeredith sits down with Barb Clark, Director of Training at Families Rising, to
\ndiscuss parenting strategies that work, the power of connection, and how
\nunderstanding brain-based differences can transform the way we support kids.
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<\/span>DIGITAL HEALTH – Design of a mobile application for
\nuniversal screening for women of child-bearing age engaged in comprehensive
\naddiction and recovery environments (WE-CARE) for substance use and women from
\nthe general population
<\/b>Results from the formative research studies were used to inform the design
\nand development of the WE-CARE app prototype.
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\nUse of Alcohol and Cigarettes in the Antepartum
<\/b>Prenatal alcohol and cigarette smoking are common in the US and pending
\neffective intervention strategies that may be informed by international
\nresearch.
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\nAlcohol Exposure Disrupts CXCL16 Expression in Rat Hippocampus: Temporal and
\nSex Differences
<\/b>These findings shed light on the role of chemokines in hippocampal
\nneuroplasticity and may pave the way for better treatment of fetal alcohol
\nspectrum disorder (FASD).
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\nspectrum disorder and health professionals\u2019 awareness of the syndrome: A
\ncomparison of practitioners\u2019 knowledge in two french regions<\/b><\/span>\u200b
<\/span>This study points out the heterogeneity of healthcare
\nprofessionals’ knowledge of FASD within each region. It highlights the
\nchallenge of informing, training and orienting mothers and their children in an
\nappropriate manner.
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\nliterature on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and the criminal legal system
<\/b>The purpose of this article was to update a 2018 systematic review of
\nliterature on this intersection of FASD and the CLS. We searched ten academic
\ndatabases for studies with people with FASD involved in the CLS, as well as
\ncaregivers and service providers who support them.
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\npregnancy and childhood dental caries: a Brazilian cohort study
<\/b>This study aimed to evaluate the association between substance use during
\npregnancy (SUDP) and dental caries considering the Tooth Development Hypothesis
\nand the Behavioral Hypothesis.
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\nmoderates the association between discrimination distress on substance use
\nexpectancies among Latinx adolescents
<\/b>The results showed that resilience plays an important protective role
\nagainst positive substance use expectancies for early Latinx adolescents who
\nexperience discrimination distress.
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\nconsumption on dental enamel formation in offspring\u2014An animal study protocol
<\/b>The etiology of developmental defects of enamel (DDE) remains incompletely
\nunderstood. Prenatal alcohol exposure has been proposed as a potential risk
\nfactor for DDE.
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\nenhances elicited imitation memory performance in preschool children with
\nprenatal alcohol exposure: a cumulative report of 3 randomized controlled
\ntrials<\/b>
The results support choline as a neurodevelopmental intervention for
\nimprovement of memory in young children exposed to alcohol prenatally.
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\nof immune system markers, gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acid production
\nfollowing prenatal alcohol exposure: A developmental perspective
<\/b>This study takes an ontogenetic approach to evaluate PAE-induced
\nalterations to brain and serum cytokine levels and both the composition and
\nmetabolic output of the gut microbiota.
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\nassociated with altered feto-placental blood flow and sex-specific placental
\nchanges
<\/b>PAE around conception is associated with reduced CPR and altered placental
\ngrowth measures, particularly in males, with potential implications for future
\nhealth.
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\nAlcohol Exposure and Facial Shape of Children at Age 6 to 8 Years
<\/b>Low to moderate prenatal alcohol exposure was associated with subtle facial
\nshape variations, but a linear dose-response association was not supported by
\nthe findings.
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\nalcohol consumption on maternal anemia among pregnant women in Gondar town,
\nNorthwest Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study
<\/b>This study revealed that anemia during pregnancy continues to be a public
\nhealth concern. Regardless of timing, there is a clear association between
\nprenatal alcohol consumption and anemia during pregnancy that suggests a need
\nfor targeted prenatal alcohol use screening, and ongoing intervention for
\nalcoholic pregnant women.
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\nguideline for interventions in FASD
<\/b>The aim of the German guideline version 2024 is to provide validated and
\nevidence-based recommendations on interventions for children and adolescents
\nwith FASD.
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Venezolana de Televisi\u00f3n (Venezuela) – Actitud Saludable | Trastorno del
\nespectro alcoh\u00f3lico fetal (FASD)
<\/b>Para este nueva emisi\u00f3n de Actitud Saludable su conductora Anabell Estrada,
\nles tiene preparado un programa en el cual estar\u00e1 tratando junto al pediatra,
\nJohnny Marante, el tema del trastorno del espectro alcoh\u00f3lico fetal (FASD), que
\nes un conjunto de discapacidades f\u00edsicas, mentales y conductuales que se
\nproducen cuando el beb\u00e9 est\u00e1 expuesto al alcohol durante el embarazo y pueden
\ndurar toda la vida.
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\nVerst\u00e4ndnisvoll begleiten – Kinder mit FASD in der Kita<\/b>
In der heutigen Folge der Kita Talks bin ich mit Ulrike Altmann im Gespr\u00e4ch.
\nUlrike ist Sozialp\u00e4dagogin und systemischer Elterncoach. Gemeinsam haben wir
\n\u00fcber das Thema: Verst\u00e4ndnisvoll begleiten – Umgang mit Kindern mit FASD in der
\nKita gesprochen.
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\n\u201eFASD-Fachkraft\u201c
<\/b>Alkoholkonsum der Mutter in der Schwangerschaft kann f\u00fcr die betroffenen
\nKinder lebenslange Folgen haben. Da die Symptome sehr variabel ausgepr\u00e4gt sein
\nk\u00f6nnen, wird heute der Terminus Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
\nverwendet.
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