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FASD CAMP Officially Confirmed for August 15th-20th, 2021 in Illinois (2)

 

Here at CAMP - A FASD Community, we are pleased to offer our annual, week-long, flagship program for children and adolescents ages 9 - 18 diagnosed with, or suspected to have FAS/FASD.

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The Frequency of Severe FASD in the Neonatal Period Needs to be Recognized

 "At birth, only complete Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) can be properly diagnosed. However, other Consequences of prenatal Alcohol Exposure can also be recorded. Our objective was to describe the frequency of diagnoses highly suggestive of potential FASD.”
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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CDC: Pregnant and Recently Pregnant People at Increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19

 

 “Although the overall risk of severe illness is low, pregnant people and recently pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 when compared to non-pregnant people.”

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#FASDSUPPORT  #FASDRESEARCH  #PregnancyandCOVID

 

 

 

 

 

Podcast: FASD Across America: A Conversation with Emmaus Holder

 

 “Emmaus is the oldest sibling of five, including two brothers with FASD. Emmaus is currently planning and embarking on a 4,000 mile cross-country bike trip titled "FASD Across America".  Through this adventure, Emmaus will be interviewing family members and caregivers of individuals with FASD.”

 

To listen to the podcast, click HERE!

 

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NOFAS Creates Website for Policy and Training

The following is for Information Purposes ONLY.

NOFAS proudly introduces the creation of a website for policy on prenatal substance exposure as an extension of the NOFAS Policy and Training Center. 


Included in this site are resources to support the passage of the proposed FASD Respect Act, bipartisan legislation covering research, services for adults and children with FASD, as well as the prevention of prenatal substance exposure. 

Find out more at www.nofaspolicycenter.org 

Contact Jenn Wisdahl, NOFAS Policy Coordinator at wisdahl [AT] nofas [DOT] org

 

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How Pandemic Drinking Is Affecting Women’s Health

 “Alcohol sales have increased during the pandemic, and doctors say there’s a rise in alcohol-associated hepatitis.

NBC News investigative and consumer correspondent Vicky Nguyen looks at how drinking affects women differently than men.”

 

Learn More, HERE!

 

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