Author: Andy Kachor
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5 Ways YOU Can Make an Impact at This September’s FASD Impact Week
National FASD Impact Week is coming up this September 15-17 in Washington, DC. Join advocates, clinicians, researchers, and professionals from around the country. Here are 5 ways that YOU can […]
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Attendees Reflect on This Year’s Successful FASD Research Conference
The FASD community came out in force for the 9th International Research Conference on FASD, hosted by FASD United this past March in Seattle, Washington. Attendees, including leading international experts […]
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FASD Researcher Dr. Christie Petrenko on the Role of CIFASD and Developing Apps to Support People with FASD
Dr. Petrenko is a leading FASD researcher who is developing innovative mobile apps to support people with FASD and their families. Working with CIFASD for almost 10 years, Christie’s career […]
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Now Diagnosed with an FASD, Leading Trainer and Parent Barb Clark Embraces a New Chapter in Her FASD Journey
“This sure is different when it’s me on the hot seat,” Barb Clark told herself as she repeated back a list of 16 items. This was the fourth and final […]
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FASD United Welcomes Five Incredible Members of Our Board of Directors
The FASD United team is thrilled to welcome five exceptional leaders to our Board of Directors: Michael Keawe Anderson, Karen A. Poteet, Jaqueline Cortez Wang, Kate Boyce Reeder, and William […]
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Disability, Addiction and Alcohol Use: Lessons for an Empowered FASD Community
As we wrap up Alcohol Awareness Month this April, we are taking a deep dive into disability and alcohol use disorder, two crucial topics that are intertwined when it comes […]
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A Message of Support and Solidarity for the Autism Community
FASD United recognizes that a strong and healthy FASD community is linked together with a thriving and united Autism community. Individuals with FASD often receive services and supports through Autism […]
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FASD NPN Spotlight: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
FASD United is excited to spotlight each of the organizations that are part of CDC’s National Partner Network (NPN), a collaborative coalition of organizations dedicated to advancing key goals, including […]
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Videos from International FASD Research Conference Feature Experts and Advocates
FASD United is proud to share a collection of video recordings from the 9th International Research Conference on FASD, held in Seattle, Washington in March 2025. Recordings cover a range […]
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FASD United Recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness Month
This April, FASD United recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month as a great opportunity to learn more about the health impacts of alcohol, especially prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). As an organization dedicated […]