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Dogsled racing in Alaska to raise awareness of FASD
Veteran musher (dogsled racing) Aaron Burmeister will participate in a 1,000-mile ride from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska to raise awareness of FASD and the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy....
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FASD: Best Practices in the Last Frontier
The Arctic FASD Regional Training Center and the UAA Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services invites you to attend the 2013 conference on FASDs – FASD: Best Practices in the Last...
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Aerobic exercise may mitigate alcohol consumption, study says
Not only was aerobic exercise found to be associated with less damage to specific parts of the brain’s white matter, but the researchers also found the flip side to be the case - heavy drinking...
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People with Intellectual Disabilities and Sexual Violence
“April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 21, 2013 begins National Crime Victim's Rights Week. People with disabilities face a disproportionate amount of sexual trauma. The rate of sexual...
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CanFASD Response to recent reports about Light Drinking During Pregnancy
A recent article, in the BBC (April 16, 2013) reported on a study from the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG). The headlines: “Light drinking ‘not harmful to baby’ say...
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Ad campaign turning heads one belly at a time
While roaming around Toronto these days you might have seen some interesting poster ads.Ads displaying words such as ‘love’, ‘joy’, ‘mom’ and ‘hope’, have been turning heads because the letter ‘O’ is...
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Slow Processing Pace (eLearning Video)
Many students with FASD have difficulty with processing and auditory pace. This video looks at the challenges associated with slow processing pace and provides samples of accommodations for the...
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Environment - FASD eLearning Video
Classroom environment can have a positive and negative impact on learning for children with FASD. This video discusses strategies for managing classroom environment to support learners with FASD. This...
View ArticleThe Campaign for Disability Employment: "Because" PSA campaign
“’Because" is a new, inspirational PSA that features seven people — not actors — with disabilities who are pursuing and realizing their goals and passions as a result of the support and encouragement...
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Impaired odor identification in children with histories of heavy prenatal...
Findings from a new study from San Diego State University confirm the hypothesis that prenatal exposure to alcohol is associated with odor identification deficits. It suggests that further research is...
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Opportunity! Mindfulness Training Study for Adults with FASD
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FASD - A Brain Based Approach with Diane Malbin
A presentation by Diane Malbin Date: October 29, 2013 Time: 9am to 4 pm Place: Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre, 2170 Harvey Ave. Kelowna, BC Refreshments and lunch provided. Cost: Early Bird...
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2013 National FACE Roundtable and FASD Conference information
Registration is now open for the 2013 National FACE Roundtable and FASD conference in St John’s, NL.FASD Throughout the Lifespan: September 5 & 6, 201314th Annual FACE Meeting: September 7, 2013...
View ArticleFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Interview with Dr Valerie McGinn
New Zealand’s Shine TV’s weekly half-hour current affairs program 'Nzone Focus' features Dr Valerie McGinn, a child and adolescent neuro-psychologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of...
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The Cultural Politics of FASD - Dissertation
This doctoral dissertation by Travis H. Hedwig from the University of Kentucky is “based on an ethnographic study of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the racial, cultural and political...
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