by NOFASD Australia | Aug 29, 2019 | FASD Facts, NOFASD Australia Blog |
September 9th has been globally acknowledged as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day since Bonnie Buxton Brian Philcox and Teresa Kellerman first dreamed of this event more than twenty years ago. The ninth day of the ninth month has been chosen to... 
by NOFASD Australia | Mar 4, 2019 | FASD Facts, Health Professionals, NOFASD Australia Blog |
The following is an overview of the findings on 13 tragic deaths of young people in Western Australia. The contents may be distressing to some readers. A 373 page report detailing the Inquest into the deaths of thirteen children and young people in the Kimberley... 
by NOFASD Australia | Jan 9, 2019 | FASD Events, FASD Facts, FASD Resources, Health Professionals, NOFASD Australia Blog |
*UPDATE: NOFASD Australia was able to negotiate 20 scholarships enabling parents and carers to access this web series for free. These places have all been allocated but Oregon Behavior Consultation is still selling discounted registrations for $50 USD. They are... 
by NOFASD Australia | Dec 21, 2018 | FASD Facts, Health Professionals, NOFASD Australia Blog |
Canada’s FASD Research Network CanFASD has released a free online FASD training course. CanFASD describes it as a “basic training program intended for everyone that will come into contact with individuals with FASD. This evidence-based course is both culturally... 
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 6, 2018 | FASD Facts, NOFASD Australia Blog |
Many people ask what is a safe amount to drink when pregnant? The answer is that the only way to guarantee that a child will not be born with FASD is to completely abstain from alcohol throughout a pregnancy. The Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from... 
by NOFASD Australia | Oct 24, 2018 | FASD Facts, NOFASD Australia Blog |
In July this year the Australian Psychological Society (APS) hosted a public lecture presented by Clinical Neuropsychologist Associate Professor Carmela Pestell. She addressed the top 20 myths related to FASD, with the main themes being prevalent diagnostic issues,... 
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