1 Aug 2024
#DidYouKnow: Day 1
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (#FASD) is a leading cause of developmental disability with lifelong impacts in Canada.
September is FASD Awareness Month! Leading up to September, we will post one #FASDfact a day. Stay tuned for more!
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8 Sep 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 31
Red shoes are the symbol for FASD awareness. Why red shoes? To stand out, be noticed & start conversations about #FASD. ðŸ‘
This is the last day of our #DidYouKnow posts! What was the most interesting/surprising fact to you?
Comment below!
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7 Sep 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 30!
The Atlantic Community Network blog captures the experiences and views of people working or living with FASD. Check it out on our website at:
fasdNL.ca/atlanticcommunityn…
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6 Sep 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 29!
Canada is a leader in the field of FASD research, particularly around FASD prevention work and establishing medical FASD diagnostic guidelines.
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5 Sep 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 28!
The Labrador Innu & Inuit governments prioritized having staff dedicated to doing #FASD work like prevention, diagnostic referral, & community supports.
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4 Sep 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 27!
fasdNL was formed in 2013 as a provincial not-for-profit organization which aims to educate, network, & share resources to improve the lives of individuals, families, & communities across NL.
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3 Sep 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 26!
Approximately 96,394 people in Atlantic Canada have #FASD.
38,775 in NS
31,024 in NB
20,422 in NL
6,173 in PEI
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2 Sep 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 25!
fasdNL is leading a three-year #FASD prevention, awareness, training, & collaborative action project in Atlantic Canada.
Have you seen any of our campaign images on your feed?
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1 Sep 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 24!
Happy #FASDAwarenessMonth! Evidence-based research recommends addressing FASD prevention at 4 levels:
1. Broad awareness
2. Dialogue on alcohol & related risks with all people of childbearing age
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31 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 23!
September 9th marks International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day, which was first recognized in 1999.
Tomorrow marks the beginning of #FASD Awareness Month, which means only 9 more days until FASD Awareness Day!
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30 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 22!
#FASD is a complex public health issue due to social drinking cultures, stigma, mental health & addictions, & the multi-disciplinary approach in diagnoses & service provision.
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29 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 21!
Effective interventions & supports for adults with FASD can include:
a. providing repetitive instructions
b. life coaches
c. supports for caregivers & mentors
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28 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 20!
Effective supports for people with FASD can include:
a. break tasks into fewer steps
b. use visual reminders of time/daily tasks
c. use clear language
d. provide daily routine structure
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27 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 19!
It is critical that employers, service providers, & social supports use trauma- & FASD-informed approaches for adults living with #FASD.
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27 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 18!
Research shows that the best practices for children with #FASD are to provide caregivers, teachers, & service providers with FASD awareness training, supports, & skills.
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25 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 17!
Supports for #FASD vary depending on a person's age, access to a diagnosis, parental support, early FASD-informed approaches/supports/services, & confounding issues, such as home environment, trauma, & mental health.
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24 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 16!
Most people diagnosed with #FASD are either in care, the adult correctional system, or targeted Indigenous communities that have identified FASD as an area to address.
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23 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 15!
#FASD is often diagnosed later in life when certain symptoms emerge, such as learning disabilities & challenging behaviours (including impulsivity & poor management of time or money).
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22 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 14!
Effective #FASD interventions & supports from infancy to childhood can dramatically improve someone's chances at participating & contributing more fully in their community.
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21 Aug 2023
#DidYouKnow: Day 13!
#FASD diagnoses are valuable for informing how people interpret behaviours, create nurturing environments, & set realistic expectations.
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