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What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the term used to describe the lifelong physical and/or neurodevelopmental impairments that can result from fetal alcohol exposure. FASD is a condition that is an outcome of parents either not being aware of the dangers of alcohol use when pregnant or planning a pregnancy, or not being supported to stay healthy and strong during pregnancy.
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NOFASD Blog
"The tricky thing about values is that they are not necessarily consciously chosen... These deep beliefs are learned from our own parents... we’re not always aware of them."
Read more: https://www.eileendevine.com/singlepost/2018/02/27/Intersection-of-Values-and-Behaviors
Thanks Eileen Devine for this thoughtful blog!
We are concerned about the possible explosion of #alcohol exposed unplanned pregnancies! #FASD
Trauma surgeons are concerned that the ready availability of #alcohol during the coronavirus pandemic will result in an increase in the number of women attending emergency departments with domestic violence-related injuries.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6698842/trauma-surgeons-brace-for-surge-in-domestic-violence-related-injuries/
@AlexWodak You are so right Alek our staff are concerned but our Regab centre is open & still taking referrals. They r already at risk & safest place during this crisis is probably a rehab centre. We have to make sure Govts don’t forget our services & staff who r essential
Webinar from @NOFASDAustralia Managing the Toll of Caregiver Trauma and Building Resiliency in Families Impacted by FASD. #FASD #yycFASD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S89FAto27Tk&feature=emb_logo
FASD and Trauma - parenting tips for foster carers
This article co-produced by our friends at NOFAS-UK and the East Hertfordshire and Area FASD Support Network explains why support at home and school must be FASD-informed.
Read now: https://edmontonfetalalcoholnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/FASD-and-Trauma-for-Foster-Carers-FINAL.pdf
#MEDIARELEASE - Western Australian Premier @MarkMcGowanMP has been congratulated for strong leadership, with his announcement to place limits on takeaway #alcohol to assist with the state’s #COVID19 response.
http://fare.org.au/covid-19-wa-premier-shows-leadership-on-addressing-alcohol-harm/
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