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 to empowering and supporting the FASD community, we are committed to educating the public about the effects of PAE and how we can improve health…

There’s no escaping the flood of news lately. To put it plainly, FASD United can’t escape it either. We are paying close attention to rapid changes affecting FASD funding and relationships with federal government partners. We want to keep you informed during this time of uncertainty.  FASD United is responding in concrete ways:  Diversifying our…

A new ad campaign from the water brand Liquid Death takes a lighthearted satirical approach to the topic of alcohol and pregnancy, in an ad showing women using an alternative to alcohol to celebrate their pregnancies.  In this case, rather than a standard soft drink or a more conventional “mocktail” we see a group of…

FASD United is excited to spotlight each of the organizations that are part of CDC’s FASD National Partner Network (NPN), a collaborative of organizations dedicated to reducing prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and substance use, enhancing support services and access to care, and improving the identification and health of children and families affected by FASDs.  As…

Neurodiversity Celebration Week, recognized March 17-23, is about challenging stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It’s a time to celebrate differences and empower every individual.  At its core, the term neurodiversity refers to “a world where neurological differences are recognized and respected as all other human variations.”  Give FASD a Seat at the Neurodiversity Table  Embracing neurodiversity…

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 reducing prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and substance use, enhancing support services and access to care, and improving the identification and health of children and families…

At FASD United, we are often approached about what to do when a person’s family member or loved one is pregnant and may be using alcohol.  We appreciate the instinct to help, and we empathize with the complex emotions that arise out of this situation.  The question was recently raised in a widely-read advice column…

We are thrilled to welcome Ruoxian (Susan) Huang to the FASD United team!  Susan’s focus will be on working to analyze and review research and data related to our projects, as well as editing and communicating about our research/data needs.    Susan is a junior at Georgetown University, where she is majoring in Human Science and…

As we welcome the start of 2025, FASD United recognizes National Birth Defects Awareness Month as an opportunity to support and empower the FASD community, build connections within the larger disability community, and rethink how we see and talk about people with FASD, disabilities, and birth defects.   Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is a leading known…