“The Uniformed Services University is conducting a study to understand healthcare experiences of parents and caregivers of military-connected children with confirmed or possible fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, or FASD. Interviews are brief (60 minutes). No compensation is provided. Lessons learned may be used to inform future research and policy. Please email Ms. ilse [DOT] rivera [DOT] ctr [AT] usuhs [DOT] edu if interested.”

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This article from CanFASD states, “Many people who have FASD are never correctly identified or diagnosed. FASD affects many areas of a person’s life, including learning, behaviour, mental health, physical health, and daily functioning. However, FASD can look very similar to other conditions like learning disorders or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which can make it hard to recognize. A recent study explored what makes FASD unique compared to other neurodevelopmental conditions.”

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“This study identified overall high rates of mental health disorders, suicide attempts, substance use, and substance use disorders in women and men with FASD. The results highlight the need for specialized treatment not only targeting FASD-specific symptoms but also addressing the comorbid conditions.”
- International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

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 “Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance is offering a 4-part webinar series in Fall 2026 designed specifically for healthcare and mental health providers, public health professionals, policymakers, and people with lived experience in their role as advocates.”

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 “This episode of Living with FASD features Dr. Tamara Bodner, Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, “to break down the latest research on adult FASD outcomes, whole-body health, and aging. From her early preclinical work with legendary FASD researcher Dr. Joanne Weinberg to her current clinical studies in Calgary, Dr. Bodner shares crucial insights into how FASD manifests across the lifespan.”

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 “One in four children diagnosed with FASD was found to have rare chromosomal differences at considerably higher rates than the general population, according to a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. Half of those differences were associated with harmful or potentially harmful genetic variations.”

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