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A Family Perspective on the FASD Diagnosis
Written by Laura Bousquet A parent, self-advocate, and part of the FASD United team, Laura responds to proposed changes to FASD diagnosis recently published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. […]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What is it and What do we do about it? aka Intro to FASD
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Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with FASDs often go undiagnosed and suffer life-long […]
Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Advocacy: The Building Blocks
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Learn the five essential questions to create personalized, effective IEP goals that ensure long-term success for students. This informative webinar will focus on essential strategies for creating IEP goals that […]
Creating a Circle of Hope for Women and their Families Living with Addiction, Stigma & Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
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Kathleen T. Mitchell, MHS, LCADC is Senior Vice President of FASD Prevention and Recovery Services at FASD United. With 24 years as Vice President and Spokesperson for FASD United, she […]
IEP Advocacy: What You Need to Know
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Learn about Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) laws and other eligibility determinations and purposes. This presentation will cover the federal laws of the IEP and what determines eligibility. We will cover […]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): For Criminal Justice Practitioners
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This training will focus on a short history and explanation related to the overall spectrum attributed to fetal alcohol disorders. It will touch briefly upon recognition of ‘red flags’ and […]
Ann OKeeffe and Her Amazing Kiddos!
Kids are often a light in the darkest of times. Ann O’Keeffe and her children are a beautiful exhibition of this. Ann has a powerhouse pair of twins who love […]
It’s FASD Awareness Day– September 9th, 2023.
We’re a little over a week into FASD Awareness Month, and guess what time it is?! It’s FASD Awareness Day, THE internationally designated day recognizing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and […]
FASD Awareness Month 2023 is Here!
We are so excited to welcome everyone to FASD Awareness Month 2023. It’s a HUGE year for all things FASD, advocacy and education are ramping up as we make our […]