<![CDATA[fasd NL - News]]>Fri, 29 May 2026 05:22:51 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Roots of Resilience]]>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:08:24 GMThttp://www.fasdnl.ca/news/roots-of-resilience
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The number of babies born exposed to substances in Newfoundland and Labrador is on the rise.
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Listen to "On the Go" with Krissy Holmes, who speaks with two moms who used substances while pregnant about the stigma, the system that struggled to support them... and the solutions they’re working on to help other families.

(Krissy Holmes with Jeannie Piercey, co-founder and director of programs with Roots of Resilience, and with mothers Courtney Pearce and Brittany Stockley)

Listen here >
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-47-on-the-go/clip/16210164-roots-resilience
]]><![CDATA[More babies are born exposed to substances in N.L. as system struggles to keep up, says pediatrician]]>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:49:24 GMThttp://www.fasdnl.ca/news/more-babies-are-born-exposed-to-substances-in-nl-as-system-struggles-to-keep-up-says-pediatrician
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"More babies are born exposed to substances in N.L. as system struggles to keep up, says pediatrician."

“There's so much stigma around mental health, around substance use, and if you throw pregnancy on top of that, well, there's just a real lack of education and lack of understanding amongst all of the society, but in particular, health-care professionals,” said Drover.

“I want to do anything I can, even if I could help save one person with my message and show that you can have a life after addiction and you can have a very good life after addiction,” she said.

Read the article here ⬇️
🔗https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/babies-exposed-drugs-atlantic-voice-9.7166906​
]]><![CDATA[INWYT- Alcohol & Pregnancy]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:20:21 GMThttp://www.fasdnl.ca/news/inwyt-alcohol-pregnancy
FASD: It's not what you think.

Alcohol impacts a developing fetus differently throughout pregnancy, depending on when it is consumed and how much is consumed. What is developing at the time of consumption is what may be affected.

For example, ears develop between weeks 4.5-20, so if alcohol is consumed during those weeks, the ears may be affected. The heart develops between weeks 3.5-9, so if alcohol is consumed during those weeks, the heart structures may be affected.

The brain develops throughout the entire pregnancy. Any alcohol consumed during pregnancy may affect the brain at any point.
]]><![CDATA["People with disabilities in N.L. could be missing 'small fortune' in tax credits"]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:06:45 GMThttp://www.fasdnl.ca/news/people-with-disabilities-in-nl-could-be-missing-small-fortune-in-tax-credits
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Read the article here > https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/disability-tax-credits-nl-9.7120496

Want to learn more about the Disability Tax Credit? Check out our video series!
🔗http://www.fasdnl.ca/dtc.html
]]><![CDATA[New FASD Prevention Training for Professionals!]]>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.fasdnl.ca/news/new-fasd-prevention-training-for-professionals
Are you a physician, nurse or social worker looking for training on alcohol, pregnancy and FASD? We have what you are looking for!

Our professional schools FASD prevention training courses are now available! These courses are specifically designed for professionals working with people who are pregnant and consuming alcohol, and feature profession-specific strategies.

📍Online, asynchronous, self-paced
📍Certificate on completion
📍Free or pay-what-you-can

Read more about the courses here: http://www.fasdnl.ca/fasdtrainingofferings.html

Enroll using the links below ⬇️
🔗Physicians/Medical Professionals- https://fasdnl.thinkific.com/cou.../fasd-prevention-medicine
🔗Nurses- https://fasdnl.thinkific.com/courses/fasd-prevention-nursing
🔗Social Workers- https://fasdnl.thinkific.com/.../fasd-prevention-socialwork
]]><![CDATA[New French Training! TSAF 101 et le système de justice pénale - Un atelier d’introduction]]>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.fasdnl.ca/news/new-french-training-tsaf-101-et-le-systeme-de-justice-penale-un-atelier-dintroduction
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New online course just dropped!

'TSAF 101 et le système de justice pénale - Un atelier d’introduction'

Our popular 'FASD 101 & The Justice System' course is now available in French!
Renseignez-vous sur le TSAF dans le contexte du système judiciaire. Nous couvrons les bases de la FASD, de la FASD au sein du système judiciaire et des stratégies utilisées, ainsi que des ressources supplémentaires.

📍Online asynchronous course
📍Complete at your own pace
📍Completion certificate

Enrol here ⬇️
https://fasdnl.thinkific.com/courses/french-TSAF-101-justice

Interested in taking this course in English? Check it out here ⬇️
https://fasdnl.thinkific.com/.../fasd-101-and-the-justice...
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Visit www.fasdNL.ca for more information on this course or to check out our other 9 online courses!
]]><![CDATA[New IPV & Disability Training]]>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:05:57 GMThttp://www.fasdnl.ca/news/new-ipv-disability-training
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This training was developed using research and resources specific to supporting individuals with intellectual or neurodevelopmental disabilities experiencing IPV, for service providers working with this population.

This course was developed through the collaborative efforts of Dr. Laura Pacheco (School of Social Work, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador).

​Enrol here > https://fasdnl.thinkific.com/courses/IPV-and-disability
]]><![CDATA[FASD in the News]]>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:49:14 GMThttp://www.fasdnl.ca/news/fasd-in-the-news8963188
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"A mother in St. John’s has spent years trying to secure care for her adopted daughter, who has fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), while pursuing answers about other possible underlying conditions."

"Specialists reviewing her case noted that some of her behaviours were not typical for children with FASD... for example, you could have FASD and have bipolar and/or schizophrenia too."

“She just isn’t able to fully comprehend the consequences of her actions.”

"While not everyone with FASD will have another diagnosis, co-occurring conditions, both physical and mental health-related, occur at a higher rate than in the general population."

“Their challenges are not connected to lack of effort, but to the fact that their brain works differently. If we recognize their brain works differently, then we can support them differently.”

"These barriers are rooted in a lack of understanding and resources for children with FASD and complex mental health needs."

Read the article here! > https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/nl-child-fasd-needs-help
]]><![CDATA[New Information Series Resource!]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:30:54 GMThttp://www.fasdnl.ca/news/new-information-series-resource
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​ New Information Series Alert!
Check out the third installment of our new FASD Information Series, titled 'FASD & Healthcare'.
Visit our website to view or download the resource!
http://www.fasdnl.ca/fasdinformationseries.html
More to come soon. Follow us to keep up with our work!
]]><![CDATA[Perinatal Peer Support Offerings]]>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:21:22 GMThttp://www.fasdnl.ca/news/perinatal-peer-support-offerings
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Check out Lifewise's July perinatal peer support calendar, including in-person and virtual offerings!
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Visit https://lifewisenl.ca for more information!
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