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\nchild in every Australian classroom affected by fetal alcohol spectrum
\ndisorder, study finds
<\/b>A new study led by the University of Sydney has found that up to one in 28
\nAustralians \u2013 or roughly one child per classroom \u2013 may be living with fetal
\nalcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a potentially preventable condition caused by
\nprenatal alcohol exposure.
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\n‘overwhelmed’ by support
<\/b>The family of Race Across The World contestant Sam Gardiner have said they
\nare “overwhelmed” by the love and support they have received
\nfollowing his death. His family set up a fundraiser in his memory for the
\nNational Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) charity which has raised more
\nthan \u00a310,000.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nAuthorization in the Support Act: Legislation Will Deliver Support to
\nIndividuals with FASD
<\/b>Historic Congressional action marks milestone in FASD policy and moves
\ncommunity closer to achieving comprehensive Federal response to FASD
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nJonathan Brash supports local Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness
\ncampaign
<\/b>Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash has voiced his support for a local campaign
\nraising awareness of the dangers of expectant mothers drinking alcohol.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nof truth \u2013 why alcohol industry is hellbent on keeping people in the dark over
\nrisk of FASD
<\/b>In their opposition to Ireland\u2019s alcohol health information labelling, it
\nis important to ask why the industry does not want the public to see messages
\ninforming the public about the health dangers of alcohol, such as alcohol
\ncauses liver disease, there is a direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers,
\nand the dangers of alcohol consumption when pregnant.
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\nworking with children and youth with FASD
<\/b>Hi there, my name is Emma Williams. I\u2019m currently working as a Research
\nAssistant at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I\u2019d
\nlike to take this opportunity to share the ongoing FASD research I am doing
\nwith Dr. Prabhjot Bedi, 4th year pediatric resident, also working with Dr.
\nHanlon-Dearman.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
The Matilda Centre – Supporting secondary school students with Fetal Alcohol
\nSpectrum Disorder: Learning with FASD
<\/b>Presented by Associate Professor Louise Mewton, Julia Riches and Georgette
\nBorel, this webinar is for secondary school teaching and support staff
\ninterested in learning more about supporting students with FASD.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nAlcohol Spectrum Disorders
<\/b>As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Adiaha
\nSpinks-Franklin provides a brief overview of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
\nRecorded on 03\/06\/2025.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nTools, Tips and Inspiration
<\/b>Get ready for FASD Awareness Month 2025! FASD Awareness Month is coming up
\nthis September – are you ready to take action in your community?
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nSeeing Approach to Support Individuals with FASD Part \u00bd
<\/b>Dr. Lori Vitale Cox will discuss a model of health service delivery for
\nconditions related to transgenerational trauma such as FASD. This is called the
\nTwo-Eyed Seeing (TES) approach to FASD service delivery.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nSeeing Approach to Support Individuals with FASD Part 2\/2
<\/b>In Part 2 of the webinar, Lori Vitale Cox will delve into the Two-Eyed
\nSeeing (TES) approach to health service delivery for addressing conditions
\nrelated to transgenerational trauma, such as FASD.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nwith PAE\/FASD (Health Nexus Webinar)
<\/b>In this webinar, Dr. Katy Flannigan will discuss results from a research
\nanalysis of over 2500 clinical records of children, youth and adults from
\ndiagnostic centres across Canada.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n& FASD, part 2: Reading the Body to Build the Brain
<\/b>In this enlightening episode of Living with FASD, host Patti Kasper
\ncontinues her in-depth dialogue with Jodee Kulp and Antonia Rathbun Lindsay,
\nexploring the intricate relationship between habilitation and Fetal Alcohol
\nSpectrum Disorder (FASD).
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nWebinar with Dr Ruth Brown & Dr Stewart McDougall, FAAST Team
<\/b>Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
Frontiers in Pediatrics –\u00a0 <\/span>Overcoming
\nBarriers to Care for Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder:
\nChallenges and Solutions in New Mexico and Beyond
<\/b>Despite its high prevalence, FASD remains underdiagnosed, particularly in
\nregions like New Mexico (NM), where high rates of alcohol use, poverty, and
\nunplanned pregnancies exacerbate the burden of the disorder.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\ntrial of the My Health Coach app for adults with fetal alcohol spectrum
\ndisorders
<\/b>The My Health Coach app is feasible and shows promise in supporting adults with
\nFASD with condition management. Trial results prove sufficient to proceed with
\na larger RCT to test efficacy.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nStriatal Cholinergic Function and Cognitive Flexibility in Adult Offspring
<\/b>These findings collectively highlight the critical role of impaired
\ncholinergic signaling in the cognitive and behavioral deficits observed
\nfollowing PAE.
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\ndysregulates the expression of clock genes and alters rhythmic behaviour in
\nmice
<\/b>These findings underscore the impact of early alcohol exposure on
\nbiological rhythms and neurobehavioral function, highlighting circadian
\ndysregulation as a contributing factor to FASD.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nManifestation and Oral Health Care Needs in Pediatric Population With Fetal
\nAlcohol Syndrome: A Systematic Review
<\/b>This review solidifies the connection between maternal alcohol consumption
\nduring pregnancy and dentofacial complications in children with FASD, including
\ncleft lip\/palate, malocclusion, increased DMFT, and craniofacial dysmorphia. It
\nunderscores the pivotal role of pediatric dentists in early identification and
\nintervention.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nDisability – Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnostic clinics in Canada:
\n\u201cIt wouldn\u2019t happen if nobody wanted it to happen\u201d
<\/b>Our findings demonstrated the importance of local, community-based
\nplanning, team cohesion, and opportunities for mentorship in the development of
\nnew FASD clinical services.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nPrevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Australia
<\/b>The estimated FASD prevalence in the general population of Australia was
\ncomparable to that in other high-income countries (e.g., USA, Canada).
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nEmpirical Examination of Confabulation in Adolescents with Fetal Alcohol
\nSpectrum Disorder (FASD)
<\/b>FASD is a common condition, especially in criminal justice settings. While
\nnot all individuals with FASD may confabulate, there should be corroboration of
\ntestimony provided by individuals who have\/suspected to have FASD.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nServices – Motives for caregivers of children with FASD seeking a peer
\nmentor
<\/b>In the Canadian Guidelines diagnoses include FASD With and FASD Without
\nSentinel Facial Features (Cooke et al., 2016). FASD is under-reported (May et
\nal., 2018), so frequencies are estimated.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAdolescent Trauma – The Impact of a Neurocollaborative Theraplay\u00ae Informed
\nIntervention on the Presentations of Developmental Trauma and Attachment
\nDifficulties in Adopted Children with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: An Extended
\nCase Study
<\/b>The UK incident rate of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in looked
\nafter populations is estimated to be 27%. The vast majority of these children
\nenter care due to experiences synonymous with the prodromal stages of
\ndevelopmental trauma and all of them experience some form of attachment
\ndisruption.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nconsumption by pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in two Mont-Amba
\nhealth facilities, Kinshasa (DRC)
<\/b>In this study population, alcohol consumption during pregnancy was common.
\nMany pregnant women were unaware of the harmful effects of alcohol on the
\nfetus.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chaos im Kopf Podcast – Dein FASD Podcast (Germany) – Struktur bei FASD –
\nRituale, Reizchaos und der Tagesrucksack (C84)
<\/b>In dieser Episode spreche ich \u00fcber ein Thema, das bei uns in der Familie
\nimmer wieder im Fokus steht: Wie k\u00f6nnen wir bei FASD f\u00fcr mehr Struktur sorgen \u2013
\nohne den Alltag in ein starres Korsett zu pressen?
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\nAlkoholspektrumst\u00f6rungen (FASD) bei Kindern und Jugendlichen – Diagnostik &
\nIntervention
<\/b>Die vorliegende S3-Leitlinie definiert standardisierte und
\ntransdisziplin\u00e4re diagnostische Kriterien f\u00fcr FASD bei Kindern und
\nJugendlichen.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n