Tag: research
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Adult Leadership Collaborative of FASD Changemakers: Lay of the Land Survey #2 Quality of Life Survey in 460+ Adults with FASD
Do not miss this opportunity to hear from the Adult Leadership Collaborative members CJ Lutke, Maggie May, and Katrina Griffin as they present the results of “Lay of the Land Survey #2 Quality of Life Survey in 460+ Adults with FASD”. In 2019, the ALC did its second Lay of the Land Survey on the…
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Canada FASD Conference 2025
The Canada FASD Conference is coming to Toronto, Ontario on October 21-23, 2025. This national conference on FASD brings together different people from across the country and internationally who hold valuable perspectives on FASD and prevention of FASD. The theme for Canada FASD Conference 2025 conference is Shaping the Future of FASD: From Evidence to…
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Lifelong Support for Individuals with FASD: Foundations in the Towards Healthy Outcomes Curriculum
The foundational training introduces participants to the Towards Healthy Outcomes curriculum developed by Dr. Jacqueline Pei. Designed for those working with individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), the session provides an overview of the THO framework, its guiding principles, and its application across the lifespan. The goal is to build a solid understanding of…
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University of Minnesota – Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Web-based Brain Assessment Study
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) affect an estimated 2 to 5 percent of children nationwide, yet many go undiagnosed due to high assessment costs, long wait times, stigma, and limited trained providers. Few interventions exist for this population. In this presentation, Drs. Blake Gimbel and Jeffrey Wozniak—child psychologists and FASD researchers—will share details about their…
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Celebrating the Release of the First FASD United Symposium White Paper
Written by Co-Lead Author, Emma Baldwin The FASD Symposium White Paper presents the summarized results from discussions held during the 2024 FASD Symposium to co-create a national plan for advancing the FASD community and field. “This paper is simultaneously more than I could have imagined, and exactly what I imagined. The part that I couldn’t…
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Interview with Pediatric Neuropsychologist Dr. Blake Gimbel: Children’s Awareness Month
Blake Gimbel, PhD, LP FASD United is committed to recognizing children’s health in areas like disability and neurodiversity. The goal is to highlight the importance of early intervention, access to quality healthcare, safe environments, and opportunities for all children, so they can go on to lead fruitful lives. By focusing on these areas, we aim…
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Impactful and International: The 2024 Seattle Research Conference Wrap-Up
We are thrilled to report that the 9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD, hosted for the first time in the United States and by FASD United, was a resounding success! Attendees were so excited to be at this research conference for the first time since 2018, following COVID-19 and its cancellation.…
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Yes I Am: An Impactful Follow-up to “Yes I Can”
2023 marked the beginning of a hard-hitting campaign called Yes I Can. It’s aim was to provide inspiring content that highlighted the importance of strengths-based research AND lived experience. As we move into a busy Quarter Two, it’s our honor to present the follow-up to this campaign, “Yes I Am!” This new 13-week series will…
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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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ProofCON Pro
ProofCON Pro is the new virtual conference series for professionals hosted by Proof Alliance. For just $30, professionals can access eight hours of content from leading experts on topics like mental health, neurodiversity and FASD. Content is available to watch live and on-demand for 90 days. CEUs are available. The inaugural ProofCON Pro session on…