Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is pervasive in our communities with many children, y

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) presents itself in everyone’s professional practice and it is important to learn to identify this under recognized and confusing disability.

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Did you know that an estimated 4% of the population in Canada has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD); a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. These individuals have unique learning and behavioural challenges that require support in schools. Teachers are tasked with supporting all types of exceptionalities with little to no time to individualize lesson plans.

3rd Annual London & Region FASD Conference: Bridging Research, Clinical, and Lived Experience

Oct 26, 2022 8AM-5PM

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Stigma Reduction and FASD-Informed Practice for Social Workers

February 17, 2022 @ 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

Presented by: Lindsay Wolfson, MPH, Manager, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health & Researcher, Canada FASD Research Network & Nancy Poole, PhD, LLD (Hon), Director, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health & Prevention Lead, Canada FASD

REGISTRATION STILL OPEN for the virtual conference taking place October 27, 2021

London's 2nd Annual FASD Conference: Science, Knowledge, and Experience: A Shared Experience (constantcontact.com)

Hosted by CPRI and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University.

The Sibling Collaborative hosts virtual peer support meetups every two weeks for adults who have a brother or sister with a disability (any disability). The meetups are facilitated and a great chance to share stories and experiences with others who understand.