by NOFASD Australia | Feb 18, 2020 | FASD Facts, NOFASD Australia Blog |
17 February 2020: After eight years of obstruction by the alcohol industry, mandatory pregnancy health warnings on all alcoholic products have been submitted for final approval. The National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (NOFASD) and the Foundation... 
by NOFASD Australia | Feb 3, 2020 | FASD Resources, Health Professionals, NOFASD Australia Blog |
Teachers play a critical role in facilitating positive learning and life outcomes for students with FASD. These children do not respond to traditional instructions or classroom management techniques, and while many children with FASD have average or high intelligence,... 
by NOFASD Australia | Jan 22, 2020 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
Equine Assisted Therapy on a Rainy Day Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) has been reported as beneficial for numerous families living with FASD. Common therapies are often found to be ineffective, as they do not account for the unique needs associated with cognitive... 
by NOFASD Australia | Jan 13, 2020 | FASD Resources, NOFASD Australia Blog |
The new school year means a change in routine, not only a change from the holiday routine but a change from last year as well. Children may be faced with a new classroom, new schoolmates, new teacher(s), new routines, and new goals. Transitioning from the school... 
by NOFASD Australia | Dec 16, 2019 | FASD Resources, NOFASD Australia Blog |
For some, school holidays are an exciting time, full of opportunities for fun. For others, the change in routine and unpredictability of the coming weeks can cause anxiety and stress for children and their carers. Some ideas for a more enjoyable school holiday are... 
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 28, 2019 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
The greatest gift you can give a baby is the opportunity to thrive. Sadly, rates of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are on the rise, with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) estimating that 2-5% of children are living with this disability. The brain damage... 
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