Category: News
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Huge Research Release! Article Share from Nature Reviews Focuses on FASD.
Article From: Svetlana Popova, Michael E. Charness, Larry Burd , Andi Crawford, H. Eugene Hoyme, Raja A. S. Mukherjee, Edward P. Riley & Elizabeth J. Elliott We are excited to share the findings of significant research from Nature Reviews recently released on FASDs, their impacts, and the urgent importance for better diagnosis. Prenatal alcohol exposure…
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An Interview with Laura Bedard on Newly Released Book “My FASD Feelings”
Laura Bedard, and her sister Dr. Jennifer Robinson have written and released a home-illustrated, impactful children’s book which follows Henry, a child with an FASD. This book is a follow-up to “My Adoption Feelings: A Guide to Children’s Experience with Adoption” from 2016. Presently, in “My FASD Feelings: A Guide to Children’s Experience with Fetal…
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Yes I Can! Positively Growing…
Social Media Frames for FASD Awareness The response to our “Yes I Can” campaign is “positively growing”. People with FASD are amazing, and with support, recognition and diagnosis, they embody the phrase “Yes I Can”. Does this message resonate with you or loved one? Download your own frame that suits your strengths or that of…
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Yes You Can! Welcome to 2023…
A new year with a great core message. People with FASD are capable and resilient, and so we want to introduce a new campaign inspired by the word cloud created by Dr. Christie Petrenko, researcher and advocate, describing the positive attributes of people with FASD. Welcome to 2023 and welcome to “Yes I Can!” This…
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FASD United Continues to Make a Difference with Two New Affiliates
At FASD United, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of people with FASD. We pride ourselves on our successful advocacy efforts and strive to provide support for those affected by FASD. That’s why we are excited to announce two new members of the FASD United Affiliate Network – Dream Acres in…
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FASD United Announces Expansion of Support
Are you a person with FASD, a family member, caregiver or professional looking for help finding resources and support? If so, we have some exciting news – FASD United, the national voice on FASD, has expanded the Family Navigator Program with live support availability from 9am-10pm Eastern time, Monday through Friday! This innovative new program…
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Champions in FASD Advocacy, Awareness, Justice, Research, Service, and Affiliate of the Year Celebrated at Circle of Stars Event
FASD United hosted the second annual Circle of Stars, a night in celebration of the FASD community, on Friday, December 9, 2022. The virtual event was held on Zoom and live-streamed on Facebook. The full event can be viewed on YouTube here. The fast-paced hour-long event highlighted achievements in the field of FASD, featured exciting…
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FASD United Collaborating on FASD Initiative in the U.S. Military
FASD United is partnering with the Center for Health Services Research (CHSR) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) on a new four-year federally funded fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) health services research initiative in the Military Health System (MHS). Launched with a kickoff workshop in Washington, D.C. on September 21, 2022,…
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FASD United Statement in Response to Nikolas Cruz Sentencing Trial
While FASD United does not typically comment on specific individuals affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), due to the publicity surrounding this case the organization has issued the following statement (updated October 13, 2022): The jury in the Nikolas Cruz sentencing trial has returned a verdict determining that Cruz will be sentenced to life…
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FASD and World Teachers Day
FASD United is excited to celebrate this year’s World Teachers’ Day, held annually on October 5th. Established in 1994, World Teachers’ Day is an opportunity to consider issues related to teachers and teaching. We know that teachers and schools are extremely important to children and families living with FASD and that through appropriate education services,…