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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.  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  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... Visit www.fasdNL.ca for more information on this course or to check out our other 9 online courses!  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  "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  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!  Check out Lifewise's July perinatal peer support calendar, including in-person and virtual offerings!
Visit https://lifewisenl.ca for more information! 📑New journal article on fasdNL's diagnostic network!
"Transforming FASD Diagnosis in Newfoundland and Labrador: A Community Collaborative Approach for Capacity Building and Network Development" is available in the Healthy Populations Journal. Read it here! ⬇️ https://ojs.library.dal.ca/hpj/issue/view/1042  New Information Series Alert! 🚨
Check out the first installment of our new FASD Information Series, titled 'Stigma & Strengths'. Download here ⬇️ http://www.fasdnl.ca/uploads/4/7/3/1/47311393/infoseries-stigma_strengths-may2925.pdf |
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