A new article from Bonnie Rubin states, “With a renewed sense of urgency, here are five strategies to empower families and raise the profile of FASD. Consider this a call to action.”
Read article, HERE!
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Join NOFAS for a special Twitter Chat on Tuesday, September 21 at 2:00pm ET for FASD Awareness Month.
Please use #FASDMonth.
Partners for the Chat include ACOG (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).
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When: Thursday, October 14th 2:00 - 4:00 PM PST
This Free Webinar via Zoom is Presented by the University of San Diego School of Law's Children's Advocacy Institute and will feature leaders in the FASD field such as, Dr. Kenneth Jones, Judge Gaston and Deputy Public Defender, William Edwards.
To register, click HERE!
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The National FASD Collaborative Project has launched an on-going webinars series, starting this month, FASD Awareness Month!
FASD in a Nutshell
September 20, 2021
12:00-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenter: Susan Elsworth, Executive Director INOFAS and NOFAS Affiliate Network Coordinator
Webinar sponsored by Indiana NOFAS (INOFAS)
FASD in a Nutshell is an introduction to prenatal alcohol exposure that defines FASD, explains the disorders on the spectrum and symptoms associated with FASD, as well as shares systems of care that are impacted. Participants will be able to: 1) define FASD; 2) identify disorders on the spectrum; and 3) recognize symptoms.
Click HERE, to register!
September 23, 2021
7:00-8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenter: Molly N. Millians, D.Ed.
Clinical Education Specialist, Emory University Neurodevelopmental Exposure Clinic
Webinar sponsored by Emory University
This webinar covers the effects from prenatal alcohol exposure on neurodevelopment as well as social and environmental factors that would impact learning and school functioning. The presentation examines the effects from prenatal exposure to alcohol as a risk factor and reviews ways to address the potential negative impact on learning. Discussion will include how to incorporate diagnostic and observational information to determine types of effective interventions to address learning challenges experienced by many children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. Lastly, the webinar will discuss effective, evidence-based interventions developed for children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure as well as for other disabilities to support school success.
Click HERE, to register!
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CBS affiliate KUTV in Utah reports, “The Utah Department of Health wants to remind women how important it is to avoid alcohol during their 9 months of pregnancy.”
To see the interview, click HERE.
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This article in JAMA Network shows “Dual exposure to drinking and smoking after the first trimester of pregnancy had 2.78 times the risk of late stillbirth compared with those with no exposure."
Read article, HERE!
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