Breaking Stigma: Supporting Success in a Complex World – October 24-25, 2023
Join us in connecting clinicians, researchers, experts, social & support workers, & the FASD community to share current research & resources, facilitate dialogue, & promote advocacy!
Participate in a virtual learning journey that incudes:
Breaking Stigma: Supporting Success in a Complex World – October 24-25, 2023
Abstract submission deadline: Friday, August 18, 2023
The London & Region FASD Conference planning committee is pleased to invite abstract submissions for featured oral and ePoster presentations for this year’s virtual conference. Abstract topics may be basic, translational, or clinical research. The conference
Youth and young adults (ages 12-26) with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) who reside in Canada are invited to participate in a research study examining legal decision making. Meetings take place virtually, for up to 2.5 hours in total over 2 or more sessions, with breaks. Participants may have a caregiver or support person present.
Breaking Stigma: Supporting Success in a Complex World – October 24-25, 2023
Proposal submission deadline: Friday, April 21, 2023
The London & Region FASD Conference planning committee is pleased to invite proposal submissions for featured workshops to be delivered at this year’s virtual conference.
Workshop presentation topics may include research, clinical approaches, or lived experience. The
Selon les nouveaux Repères canadiens sur l’alcool et la santé, la consommation de 3 à 6 verres standards par semaine représente un risque modéré pour la santé. Après cette quantité, plus on consomme d’alcool, plus le risque de méfaits (sept types de cancer, la plupart des maladies cardiovasculaires, maladies du foie, actes de violence) augmente.
Selon une nouvelle étude, le fait de consommer moins d’une boisson alcoolisée par semaine pendant la grossesse suffit à modifier le cerveau du fœtus d’une manière qui peut entraîner des problèmes à la naissance de l’enfant, comme des troubles du langage.
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
L’équipe de recherche de CanFASD a développé un guide qui décrit les pratiques actuelles pour soutenir les personnes atteintes du Trouble du spectre de l’alcoolisation fœtale (TSAF) qui suivent un traitement pour leur consommation de substances. Dans ce guide, ils fournissent des connaissances consolidées et élargies sur les approches appropriées de traitement de la consommation
This Forest Therapy Program is being offered to bring families away from the stresses of the day to day life and to have a unique experience together, where they can enjoy time together and experience a new way of connecting with each other.
Jessie Jones from Jess Jones Recreation Therapy will guide
