by NOFASD Australia | Mar 18, 2020 | FASD Resources, NOFASD Australia Blog |
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is impacting all Australians in some way. For individuals with FASD, disrupted routines, uncertainty about school closures and travel plans, an overload of information, and many other factors are likely causing anxiety and distress. NOFASD... 
by NOFASD Australia | Mar 16, 2020 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
Researchers at the University of Queensland are conducting an exciting new research project for children with FASD! PhD Candidate Kelly Skorka provided us with the information below. We want to understand the experiences of children with FASD and their families. For... 
by NOFASD Australia | Feb 24, 2020 | CJ Lutke's Blog |
ORIGIN STORIES AND DESTINATIONS – DO THEY MATTER? “There’s a story behind everything. How a picture got on a wall. How a scar got on your face. Sometimes the stories are simple, and sometimes they are hard and heartbreaking. But behind all your stories is... 
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 14, 2020 | CJ Lutke's Blog |
I want to tell you all a story. Trust me, this story leads into my blog subject on memory, and things related to my memory – and that of everyone else with FASD that I know. Just before Christmas I was working (when I am not taking forever to write my next blog, I... 
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 | Jan 2, 2020 | Mama Maremma’s Blog |
A New Year has dawned and, according to tradition, I should make some resolutions. Quite a few years ago I successfully pulled off some New Year resolutions, but this was after years of not being successful. I eventually realised that these resolutions don’t... 
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... 
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