It is National Addictions Awareness Week. In celebration, we wanted to share a little bit about a project we are working on to improve substance use treatment in individuals with FASD.
Based on previous research, we know substance use in individuals with FASD is high. Data from the
CanFASD’s research team has developed a guide which outlines current practices to support individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) who are in treatment for substance use. In this guide, they provide consolidated and expanded knowledge regarding appropriate substance use treatment approaches for individuals with FASD. They adopt the perspective that individuals with FASD can
The Volunteer Organization of CPRI (VOCPRI) and the London & Region FASD Conference Committee are seeking artists of all ages with lived experience of neurodiverse backgrounds, their families, and caregivers to submit original artwork!
The winning entry will receive a gift card of $150 to a business of
The London & Region FASD Conference planning committee is pleased to invite abstract submissions for featured oral and poster presentations for this year’s virtual conference. Abstract topics may be basic or clinical research. The conference is inclusive of individuals from various personal and professional backgrounds and
Researchers from UBC are conducting a virtual study to learn whether exposure to alcohol prior to birth changes the microbial population of the gut, possibly leading to lifelong effects on a person’s health. Though we often think of microbes like viruses and
Having a brother or sister who is living with a disability can be fun and challenging for children and teens. These therapeutic groups offer the chance to: meet other children/teens who understand, share experiences, get information, do some fun activities and learn about different disabilities.
Participants, between the ages of 6 and 17 years, will be
Applications are accepted for subsidies (up to $4,500 per group) from existing and new FASD Support Groups in Ontario to provide a forum for families and caregivers to:
A comprehensive online course designed to promote and educate practitioners on multidisciplinary team processes for comprehensive FASD Assessment
This comprehensive collection of assessment information focusses on operationalizing the multidisciplinary team approach as recommended by the Canadian Guidelines for Diagnosis. The material has been compiled by a number of experienced
Youth (ages 12-24) with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) who reside in Canada are invited to participate in a research study examining legal decision-making. Participants will meet with a researcher in a virtual interview (up to 2.5 hours’ time commitment). Meetings can take place over 2 or more sessions with breaks, and participants may have
Are you aged 50+ and the parent/caregiver, kin, or customary caregiver to an adult aged 18+ who has or may have FASD?
Adopt4Life is launching a monthly support and education group where members will address many of the unique issues often experienced by this age group. This group is free of charge and
