by NOFASD Australia | Feb 15, 2019 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
“Horses … actively mirror how people show up each day, highlighting our hidden gifts, our wounds and our vulnerabilities. And yet somehow they manage to be discerning without a hint of judgment, communicating that at the core, we too are beautiful, powerful, and wise,... 
by NOFASD Australia | Feb 7, 2019 | FASD Resources, NOFASD Australia Blog |
People living with FASD often have difficulties with emotion regulation and require extra support in this area. Having discussions about which coping skills may work for your child, and creating visual reminders to be used in times of dysregulation, may help develop... 
by NOFASD Australia | Jan 22, 2019 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
NOFASD is pleased to announce that Professor Elizabeth Elliott AM has joined us as a Board Member and Dr Svetlana Popova has become an International Ambassador for NOFASD Australia! These two professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and practice wisdom to our... 
by NOFASD Australia | Jan 21, 2019 | Mama Maremma’s Blog |
Finally, it is the New Year and like many FASD families, ours has just struggled through the hardest time of the year… Christmas. In addition to Christmas, our young person who lives with FASD celebrated his birthday early in the month. Once upon a time there was a... 
by NOFASD Australia | Jan 17, 2019 | FASD Resources, NOFASD Australia Blog |
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FOR FAMILIES AND TEACHERS The new school year will bring a change of routine and many new experiences for children living with FASD. These may include a new classroom, new schoolmates, new teacher, new routines, and new goals. Transitioning from... 
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 | Jan 4, 2019 | FASD Resources, NOFASD Australia Blog |
WRAP Schools has produced short videos based on 8 Magic Keys: Developing Successful Interventions for Students with FAS by Deb Evensen and Jan Lutke. These are valuable resources for teachers and may be beneficial for parents and caregivers too. Below is an overview... 
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 | Dec 15, 2018 | FASD Resources, NOFASD Australia Blog |
December can be a month of excitement and anticipation, but it can also be a very stressful time for individuals and families. This is particularly true for families living with FASD as disrupted routines, unrealistic expectations and over-stimulation can overwhelm... 
by NOFASD Australia | Dec 5, 2018 | FASD Resources, NOFASD Australia Blog |
The Marulu FASD Strategy recently launched their new book Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and complex trauma: A resource for educators. It was published by the Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre and can be downloaded here. The authors write that “this...
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