FASD Hub Videos
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Parent’s Perspective: Anita’s Story
Anita is a social worker and parent to three teenagers, two of whom have been diagnosed with FASD. In this video, Anita and her son Dima share their experiences and encourage health professionals to work in partnership with families to bring about positive solutions.
Parent’s Perspective: Vanessa’s Story
Dr Vanessa Spiller is a Clinical Psychologist raising awareness about FASD. She also shares her experiences as a parent of a teenager living with FASD. This video features some footage of her presentation at the 2nd Australasian FASD Conference 2018.
Professional perspectives
The effects of low to moderate prenatal alcohol exposure in early pregnancy on IQ in five- year-old children
Research Spotlight: A strengths-based approach to supporting children with FASD Kelly Skorka
Kelly Skorka is a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland. Her research is exploring the benefits of looking at strengths, hobbies and interests – not just challenges – when supporting children and young people with FASD.
Research Spotlight: Alcohol & Breastfeeding ft Elissa Strumpher
Can drinking alcohol while breastfeeding harm my baby? If I do have a drink, how long will the alcohol remain in my milk? We asked mum of two Elissa Strumpher to answer some common questions about alcohol and breastfeeding.
Research Spotlight: Australian FASD Indigenous Framework ft Nicole Hewlett
Blending Aboriginal and Western wisdoms, taking a healing-informed approach, and facilitating two-way learning at a grass roots level are keys to improving outcomes for Aboriginal communities living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), according to a new study. Nicole Hewlett, lead author and researcher at the University of Queensland, explains how the Australian FASD Indigenous framework offers hope and healing for all Australians living with FASD.
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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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