FAQs
What is your conference about?
While research on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) has increased over the years, the unique needs of adolescents and adults are still too often overlooked. This conference will be a global gathering of people with FASD and their families, as well as researchers, professionals, and policy makers who seek to improve the health and lives of adolescents and adults with FASD.
Building on the work of the nine previous conferences, this conference will examine research, programs, and policies to reduce stigma, strengthen collaboration, and create meaningful change for individuals with FASD and those who support them.
Together, we will explore questions such as:
- How can practice and policy inform research, and how can research inform practice and policy?
- Can findings be shared across countries or from the lab and clinic to impact everyday life?
- What clinical issues should we be paying attention to?
- What changes in practice and thinking are needed to reduce stigma and improve outcomes?
- What are the most important directions for the future?
We invite you to join this interactive conference and be part of shaping the future for adolescents and adults with FASD.
To see the program for the previous conference of this series which took place in April 2024, please click here.
What are the learning objectives for the conference?
- Learn how research can better address the real needs of individuals with FASD and their families, communities, and professionals in the field.
- Discover new research and ideas that can guide fair policies, practical supports, emerging approaches to treatment, and stronger collaboration across systems
- Examine practice-based evidence and programs to spark opportunities for research collaboration and potential long-term studies
- Share and exchange knowledge across different perspectives to create synergistic solutions
- Learn directly from individuals with FASD and their families, ensuring their voices are at the forefront of efforts to reduce stigma and impact research and practice
I’m not sure if I belong at this conference. Who will benefit from attending this conference?
This multidisciplinary conference will be of interest to the audiences listed below, as well as anyone working towards an advanced understanding in the field of FASD.
- Addiction Specialists
- Administrators/Managers
- Child Welfare Professionals
- Clinicians
- Community Members
- Educators
- FASD Specialists
- Family Members/Caregivers
- Individuals with FASD
- Justice/Legal
- Physical and Mental Health
- Physicians/Nurse Practitioners
- Policy Makers
- Program/Support Services
- Researchers
- Scientists
- Students/Trainees
Will there be specific sessions for adolescents and adults with FASD?
“Nothing about us without us!” Absolutely, as in years past, this conference will include a limited number of dedicated, closed sessions for adolescents and adults ages 17 and older with FASD. It will be planned by FASD United and people with living experience including some members of the Adult Leadership Cooperative (ALC) of FASD Changemakers. Please view the full list of sessions in the green box on the program page here.
We have created information sheets specifically for the participants of this session as well as their caregiver and family members. Please see below:
If you have further questions, we encourage you to reach out with any questions before registering. Please contact Emma Baldwin, Development Director, FASD United, baldwin@fasdunited.org.
I would love to present at this conference. Can I submit an abstract?
The abstract submissions are now closed.
When will registration open? Can I book accommodation before registration?
Registration is now open. Please see more information here. You can also book your rooms at the conference venue, The Hyatt Regency! Book your room today for the reduced rate of $239 + applicable taxes (limited availability) for our conference delegates. No upfront payment required: cancel up to 24 hours before arrival without penalty!