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EUFASD - The EUFASD Alliance welcomes FASD
Ireland as our new member.
FASD Ireland aims to 'Get Ireland talking about FASD' and they want to work
with all stakeholders to ensure that FASD is considered and respected in all
walks of life.
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The Guardian (Australia) - What is FASD,
and why do so many children with it end up in Australia’s justice system?
A 14-year-old girl with memory problems and below-average intellectual
functioning – exacerbated by family violence and sexual abuse – has not been
into the fresh air for several days.
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rdnewsnow.com (Canada) - FASD Network
showcases a year of growth in first open house
The Central Alberta FASD Network welcomed three new board members and
celebrated a year of service growth at its Annual General Meeting and first
open house in its one-year-old office space.
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Donegal News (Ireland) - FASD is
under-recognised in Ireland – Pringle
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said Foetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorder is under-recognised in Ireland and the national organisation FASD
Ireland has still not received its 2024 allocation.
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980 CJME (Canada) - FASD Network of Sask.
received increase in provincial funding
Expanded supports are coming to those impacted by fetal alcohol spectrum
disorder (FASD) after the province announced $135,000 in additional annual
funding for the FASD Network of Saskatchewan.
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Medical News Today - Can male sperm cause
fetal alcohol syndrome?
Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when a baby comes into contact with alcohol
before birth. While male sperm cannot cause fetal alcohol syndrome to occur,
the health of sperm can make a child more at risk of developing fetal alcohol
syndrome.
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CanFASD - Counting down to FASD Month 2024
The countdown is officially on for September 2024! FASD Awareness Day and
FASD Awareness Month are just around the corner and CanFASD has all the
resources you need to prepare.
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VIDEOS and MATERIALS
Health Nexus Santé - The 4 Levels of FASD Prevention
This webinar will discuss the four mutually reinforcing prevention
approaches that have been identified as effective in FASD prevention efforts,
inclusive of awareness raising, discussions around alcohol and related health
and social issues, and holistic support during pregnancy and postpartum.
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FCSN - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
(FASD)
During this presentation, presenters will review a wide range of important
topics around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). This will include what
it is, how it occurs, prevalence, symptoms & characteristics, an informed
approach, and how we can help.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) -
FASD and Justice Panel 1: FASD-Informed Innovations in Court Practices
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FASD and Justice Panel 2: FASD-Informed Policing
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FASD and Justice Panel 3: Access to Justice for Individuals with FASD
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FASD and Justice Panel 4: Juvenile Court Challenges
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FASD and Justice Panel 5: Child Welfare and Family Courts
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CanFASD - Emerging Research in Action: CanFASD Trainee Webinar Series 2024
Part 2
Topics include FASD related knowledge of healthcare and justice
professionals, professional competencies related to assessing and managing
suicidality, the intersection of lived-experience advocacy and policy making,
and the complex relationship between PAE and ACEs.
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Patricia Kasper, Your
FASD Coach - Chris Troutt's Papillion Center: Transforming Lives through
FASD Support
In this episode of Living with FASD, we are joined by Chris Trout, CEO and
co-founder of the Papillion Center for FASD. Chris shares her inspiring journey
of adopting a child with fetal alcohol syndrome and how it led her to dedicate
her life to helping others understand and manage the effects of prenatal
alcohol exposure.
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Patricia Kasper, Your
FASD Coach - From Adoption to Advocacy: Carl Young's Personal Fight in the
FASD Arena
In this deeply insightful episode of Living with FASD, host Patti Kasper is
joined by Mr. Carl Young, an advocate and parent from North Dakota, who brings
a wealth of personal experience and passion to the conversation on Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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Justice For Orphans - The
Adoption & Foster Care Journey - Ep. 436 - Lessons from FASD Parent &
Consultant, Barb Clark
On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Barb Clark. Barb is the
Director of training at Families Rising and is a parent to five adult
children. She is passionate about
learning from her many mistakes, and sharing them with others so they can avoid
the same mistakes.
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RESEARCH
Heliyon - Development Deficiency of Oligodendrocyte and Myelination in the
Central Nervous System of the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Mouse Model
Together, our data reveals the deficiency of oligodendrocyte development
and myelination in the CNS of the FASD mouse model and the possible underlying
mechanism, suggesting a potential therapy target for FASD.
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University of California - The Effects of
Parental Ethanol Exposure on Offspring Development
We propose that the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy or prior
to conception may be more serious than previously thought as transgenerational
effects were observed in the offspring even though they never consumed alcohol
themselves.
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Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research
- Trends in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) research: A bibliometric
review of original articles published between 2000 – 2023
FASD remains considerably under-researched. While there has been an
increase in the number of original FASD research articles published annually
over time, this is much lower than expected compared to publication trends for
other neurodevelopmental conditions, and the wider scientific literature.
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Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics - Foetal
Alcohol Syndrome in a Nigerian Infant: A Case Report
The syndrome is a leading cause of intellectual disability in the United
States, but no such data is available in Nigeria. This is a report of a case of
a term female neonate, delivered at approximately 38 weeks gestation through
emergency Caesarean section.
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International Journal of Developmental
Disabilities - The scope of supportive housing for adults with fetal alcohol
spectrum disorder: a rapid review
Supportive housing programs for adults with FASD are sparse, and existing
programs often fall short of addressing the holistic needs of these
individuals. Future research prioritizing the lived and living experiences of
adults accessing support, focusing on the effectiveness of specific support
strategies, is warranted.
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Scientific Reports - Alcohol consumption
during pregnancy differentially affects the fecal microbiota of dams and
offspring
These findings illuminate the potential importance of the microbiota in the
pathophysiology of FASD and support investigation into novel microbiota-based
interventions.
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JMIR Mental Health - Technologies for
Supporting Individuals and Caregivers Living With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorder: Scoping Review
Technology could provide support for people affected by FASD; however,
currently there is limited technology available, and the potential benefits are
largely unexplored.
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Klinika Oczna/Acta Ophthalmologica Polonica - Organ
of vision in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Among the various factors affecting a child’s postnatal condition,
including the function of the visual system, changes caused by fetal alcohol
spectrum disorders (FASD) are highly significant.
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Quality in Sport - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome:
a complex case of teratogenic effects of maternal alcohol consumption and
clinical managment
This case report underscores the need for ongoing research and
collaborative efforts to reduce the prevalence and impact of FASD on affected
individuals and society.
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Tobacco Induced Diseases - Increased risk
for alcohol- and other substance-exposed pregnancies among women who smoke
tobacco: A secondary analysis of a primary care-based intervention
Women who drink and smoke may have the highest AEP, TEP, and other SEP
risk. Primary care providers should screen for alcohol and tobacco co-use and
provide brief intervention and/or treatment referral.
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JAMA pediatrics - Health Care Needs and
Costs for Children Exposed to Prenatal Substance Use to Adulthood
Children who were exposed to substance use during pregnancy incurred more
hospital costs than children who were not exposed up to 20 years of age, but
this was reduced in association with any contact with out-of-home care.
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Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical
Sciences - Knowledge of the sign prohibiting alcohol consumption during
pregnancy among medical students in Poland – a survey study
The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge referred to the meaning
of the sign prohibiting alcohol consumption during pregnancy among first-year
medical students who do not have vast knowledge at present level in this field.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain) - Programa integral de Tratamiento
Cognitivo-Conductual para adolescentes de entre 12 y 16 años con Trastorno del
Espectro Alcohólico Fetal en aras de evitar un futuro contacto con el sistema
de justicia penal
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Institut für FASD (Germany) - FASD und
erlebte frühkindliche traumatische Erfahrungen
In Fachkreisen wird bei FASD zwischen primären und sekundären
Beeinträchtigungen unterschieden. Primäre Beeinträchtigungen sind die
angeborenen Einschränkungen, wie die Störung des Zentralen Nervensystems,
welche wiederum Komorbiditäten mit sich bringt.
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