A FASD Clinical Workshop was held in Perth in November 2018, attended by 50 health professionals focused on the use of theĀ Australian Guide to the diagnosis of FASD.
The Heather Jones Award for Contribution to Awareness and Understanding of FASD, was created to honour the āunsung heroesā of FASD, and is named after the late Heather Jones, who was a tireless advocate for improving awareness and understanding of FASD. Jessica is a 38-year-old advocate, artist, graphic designer, advisor, and person living with FASD. Since being diagnosed at 33 years old, Jessica has become a powerful voice raising awareness of FASD.
Emeritus Professor Carol Bower is a leading FASD researcher. In this video she looks back at her career so far and shares her words of wisdom for early and emerging researchers.
The effect of alcohol binge drinking in early pregnancy on general intelligence in children
Hear from Professor Elizabeth Elliott, Chair of FASD Hub Australia, as she explains the key changes in the newly published Australian Guidelines for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which build upon the Australian Guide to Diagnosis of FASD published in 2016.
Join health professionals from around Australia who assess and diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) using the ‘Australian Guide to the diagnosis of FASD’.
Our thanks go to the remarkable families who gave their time and invited us into their homes, school and life. Their stories are testament to their hardwork, dedication, love and resilience in bringing up these children and young people.
We also acknowledge the expertise and professionalism of the health professionals who gave us their time to film in their clinics and offices.
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