9th International Research March 20 \u2013 This This isn\u2019t ———————————–<\/span><\/p>\n NEWS and ARTICLES FARE Australia –\u00a0National campaign about alcohol, pregnancy, and breastfeeding delivers $236m benefit to Australians Scoop – New Zealand News – People With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder WesternSlopeNow.com (USA) – New Legislation News-Medical – New research sheds light on EurekAlert – How prenatal alcohol exposure Rodent study identifies a brain circuit that is disrupted by alcohol Synapse – Changing outcomes for people with Chidren in Scotland – Dispelling the myths FARE Australia – \u2018My FASD diagnosis UK Government and Parliament (UK) – Fund <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n VIDEOS and MATERIALS NENC Child Health and Wellbeing Network – Network Formed Families Forward – FASD webinar 2025 Las Vegas Morning Blend – Empowering Voices FASD United – Legal Training: Determining MotherToBaby – Living with FASD – The Perfectly Imperfect – The basic on FASD – B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth – The Health Brief – What Is The Treatment <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n RESEARCH The Journal of Neuroscience – Choice Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment – Multidimensional Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health – Foetal Nutrients – Cobalamin Status Among Patients Interdisciplinary Journal of Sociality Studies Quality in Sport – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience – The Neurobiology of Language – The Effects of
\nConference on FASD in March 2025: Program & Registration now available!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n23, 2025
The Hyatt Regency, Seattle, WA<\/span><\/p>\n
\nadvanced-level conference\/meeting (previously held in Vancouver*) continues to
\nbring together global experts from multiple disciplines to share international
\nresearch. From pure science, to prevention, diagnosis, and intervention across
\nthe lifespan, the conference will address the implications of this research and
\npromote scientific\/community collaboration. It provides an opportunity to
\nenhance understanding of the relationships between knowledge and research and
\ncritical actions related to FASD. First held in 1987, the conference brings
\ntogether people passionate about this work in a stimulating environment where
\nthey can learn and forge new partnerships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\njust a conference\u2014it is a chance to connect with global leaders, gain
\ncutting-edge insights, and collaborate with professionals dedicated to
\nadvancing FASD research. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned researcher or a passionate
\nadvocate, this conference is designed to inspire and enhance your impact.<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/b>A groundbreaking campaign to support alcohol-free pregnancies and safe breastfeeding practices has reduced the cost of alcohol harms in Australia by $236 million, according to a new report.
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\n(FASD) Dismayed At Government\u2019s Response To The Rights Of Disabled People
<\/b>The organisation supporting people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
\n(FASD) and their families is shocked at the government\u2019s response to the
\nrecommendations of the review on the rights of disabled people in Aotearoa
\nannounced yesterday.
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\nWill Increase Awareness and Deliver Support to Individuals with FASD: The FASD
\nRespect Act of 2025
<\/b>U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), along with five
\nother original cosponsors, have introduced legislation that will advance
\ncomprehensive Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) support services, public
\nhealth prevention, and research programs across agencies within the U.S.
\nDepartments of Health and Human Services.
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\nbrain damage caused by fetal alcohol exposure
<\/b>In a new study in JNeurosci led by Amy Griffin at the University of
\nDelaware, researchers used rats to find brain circuits that may contribute to
\nthe cognitive issues that FASD patients experience, with the end goal of
\ninforming treatment strategies.
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\naffects behavior into adulthood<\/b><\/p>\n
\nexposure during prenatal development and contributes to poor decision-making in
\nadulthood
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\nFASD
<\/b>Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has a profound impact on individuals
\nfrom birth and as they age. Understanding FASD as a brain injury is
\ninstrumental in achieving better outcomes for people.
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\nof Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
<\/b>Estimated to impact 3-5% of the entire population and 20% of children and
\nyoung people in the care experienced community, the importance of increasing
\nawareness and education on the symptoms and impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
\nDisorder (FASD) is plain to see.
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\nilluminated the deep fog of misunderstanding and misdiagnosis\u2019
<\/b>March 2025 will mark six years since I received my Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
\nDisorder (FASD) diagnosis \u2014 a life-changing confirmation that my mother and I
\nspent four very difficult years seeking \u2014 desperate for the acknowledgment and
\nsupport of healthcare professionals, for what we had come to realise was true:
\nThat my brain and body had been irrevocably damaged by alcohol exposure in the
\nfirst trimester of my mother\u2019s pregnancy.
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\nimproved care and support for individuals with FASD
<\/b>Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a disability affecting both
\nchildren and adults, but there is a lack of awareness among healthcare
\nprofessionals and the public.
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Lisa Dion | Synergetic Play Therapy Institute – Unveiling Fetal Alcohol
\nSpectrum Disorders (FASDs) Through a Play Therapy Lens
<\/b>n this episode, Lisa reconnects with Natascha Lawrence, a Synergetic Play
\nTherapy Supervisor, EMDR Practitioner, and founder of the FASD Institute, for
\nan essential conversation about supporting children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
\nDisorders (FASDs) through play therapy.
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\nHuddle: Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
<\/b>This Huddle session will enable you to learn more about FASD, how it
\nimpacts those affected by it, and how best to support children, young people
\nand families living with the condition. You will hear from expert speakers
\nfollowed by an extended Q&A and discussion segment.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nUnderstanding Therapy Options for FASD
<\/b>Presented live on January 28, 2025, as part of the Formed Families Forward
\nWinter FASD Webinar series, this webinar was presented by Jessica Wilson, LCSW.
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\nEmily Hargrove Advocates for FASD Awareness
<\/b>Join Emily Hargrove, a PhD candidate, author, and advocate, as she shares
\nher personal journey with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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\nthe Severity Levels of FASD From Foster Care to Inmates on Death Row
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\nMotherToBaby Podcast
<\/b>In this episode, Jenn Wisdahl, Chief Operating Officer at the non-profit
\nFASD United, and Laura Bousquet, a mother to a young adult son diagnosed with
\nFASD in his teens, join host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss challenges many
\nfamilies with lived FASD experience face.
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\nThe 5 types of FASD
<\/b>Today we talk about the five types of FASD why Canada recognizes FASD as a
\nfully diagnostic term and why other countries do not and just see it as an
\numbrella term.
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\nToo Many Left Behind – Children and Youth with Disabilities Need Support Now
<\/b>Disability advocates speak up about the lack of supports received by
\nchildren and youth with disabilities and the impact it has on them and their
\nfamilies.
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\nAnd Support For Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
<\/b>In this video, we will discuss the various treatment and support options
\navailable for individuals affected by FAS.
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Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders – Regional hippocampal thinning and
\ngyrification abnormalities and associated cognition in children with prenatal
\nalcohol exposure
<\/b>We used a novel MRI method to evaluate hippocampal structure in children
\nwith PAE and an unexposed comparison group. The data suggest that PAE disrupts
\nhippocampal development, impacting both the early-stage folding of the
\nstructure and its ultimate thickness.
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\nBehaviors and Prefrontal-Hippocampal Coupling are Disrupted in a Rat Model of
\nFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
<\/b>We show that alcohol exposure disrupts choice behaviors and
\nprefrontal-hippocampal functional connectivity during a working memory task,
\nidentifying the prefrontal-hippocampal network as a potential therapeutic
\ntarget in FASD treatment.
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\nScaling of the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children in a Clinical Sample
\nAssessed for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
<\/b>The findings demonstrate an alternative interpretation approach for
\nintelligence tests in children with prenatal alcohol exposure, which may
\ncomplement existing FASD diagnostic frameworks.
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\nScience – Preconception Paternal Alcohol Consumption Elicits Postnatal
\nChanges in Neural Retinas of the Offspring
<\/b>This study provides pioneering evidence that PPAC contributes to
\nFASD-related ocular defects including negative impacts on retinal light
\nresponses and retinal thinning in young adult offspring.
Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nAlcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the Courts: How England and Wales Could
\nBenefit From Following an Australian Model
<\/b>In some countries, for example, England and Wales, it seems likely that
\nmany cases are missed at this point and, thus, courts are at risk of making
\nunsafe judgements.
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\nwith Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)\u2014A Preliminary Study
<\/b>Our study did not find any deficits of vitamin B12 and its metabolites in
\npatients with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Further studies to investigate
\nthe role of vitamin B12 in the pathogenesis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
\nshould be established given the fact that both high and low levels of vitamin
\nB12 may have negative health impacts.
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\n– Foetal alcohol syndrome disorder in South Africa: Understanding the
\nenablers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy
<\/b>Effective mitigation strategies require culturally sensitive public health
\ncampaigns, enhanced early diagnosis in rural areas, and trauma-informed,
\nnon-judgmental healthcare practices.
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\nImpact on Neurodevelopment, Diagnosis, Early Intervention and Motor Disorders
\nin Children under 3 Years
<\/b>This review highlights the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on motor
\nskill development, particularly the persistence of primitive reflexes in
\ninfants with FAS, which is indicative of CNS immaturity and necessitates early
\ntherapeutic interventions.
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\nAssociation between Neighborhood Environment, Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and
\nTobacco, and Structural Brain Development
<\/b>The current study aimed to examine whether neighborhood environment is
\nassociated with brain volume at age 9 to 11, and whether prenatal exposure to
\nalcohol or tobacco modifies this relationship.
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\nPrenatal Alcohol Exposure on Structural Brain Connectivity and Early Language
\nSkills in A South African Birth Cohort
<\/b>Our findings show weak moderation effects of PAE on structural language
\nnetwork properties and language skills.
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