The Essential Bridge
Opening doors into FASD awareness.
Alcohol & Pregnancy
What is FASD?
What is a safe amount to drink?
and Related Resources
Parents, Carers & Families
Characteristics, Behaviours, Diagnosis, Management and Support
Service Providers
Health, Community Services, Education, Criminal Justice and the National FASD Action Plan
Education & Training
Parents & Carers, Service Providers, School Communities, Webinars & Online Courses
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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Congratulations Starfish Award recipients Professors Elizabeth Elliott and Claire Coles! Thank you for your contributions to FASD! https://t.co/FxzQ8AnkFx
@DevPeds The term #FASD has always faced #stigma With word Alcohol in the diagnosis people come to all kinds of conclusions. People often judge rather than support. In a perfect world both mom & child should receive supports.But it’s not a perfect world #LotsOfWorkIsNeeded #PinkElephant
Message from Vanessa Spiller facilitator of the course below!
Hey everyone, the "Explained by Brain" group will be starting in just under a month...we have a venue confirmed - the Garden Room at the Brisbane... https://t.co/rX4ynzV1wJ
We know that prenatal exposure to alcohol can effect the structure of the developing brain. This is fascinating research that could be very relevant for children/adults with FASD who have been prescribed medication for depression that doesn’t appear... https://t.co/vlwS12AgBY
New research shows that prenatal exposure to alcohol can alter the blood vessels of the fetal brain.
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Lions Clubs District 201W1 (Inc. in WA) proudly presents the 2019 ‘RAZZAMATAZZ’ Comedy & Magic Variety Show
Razzamatazz Shows are jammed packed with fun & laughter,... https://t.co/pfKQxyRd6i
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Have you checked out the range of free online training courses and webinars for Australian health/allied health professionals and other service providers who are... https://t.co/nW90r81D3W
Anita is a social worker and parent to 3 teenagers, 2 have been diagnosed with #FASD. In this video, Anita and her son Dima encourage health professionals to work in partnership with families to bring about positive solutions. https://t.co/GRkBkSfOiM @FASDHub @AnitaGi78087809
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