Our Vision

FASSY envisions a Yukon in which

 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

 is prevented and where persons with FASD

are fully included in Yukon society


Our Mission

To foster informed, inclusive and nurturing communities

 that work together to

prevent FASD and to support individuals affected by FASD.


 

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Morgan Fawcett on Living with FASD

 

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WHAT'S NEW


Sanford Study Reveals Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevalence in U.S.

Newswise - SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Nearly 5 percent of U.S. children may be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, according to a new study co-authored by Sanford Research's Gene Hoyme, M.D., and Amy Elliott, Ph.D., and published by Pediatrics.

The study, "Prevalence and characteristics of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders," explored the incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) among first-grade students, or 6 to 7 year olds, in a representative Midwestern U.S. community, which was Sioux Falls. According to Hoyme, students were enrolled from all the elementary schools in Sioux Falls, both public and parochial. The study is the first school-based ascertainment study to be completed as a measure of FASD prevalence in American children.

To learn more please follow this link ... https://newswise.com/articles/sanford-study-reveals-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-prevalence-in-u-s


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 International Campaign to Raise Awareness of the Risks of Drinking in Pregnancy

 

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is the term given to the range of damage caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol.  The damage ranges from birth defects to neurological damage.

The first goal of FASD prevention is to increase awareness of the problem among women and the community.

While awareness is high in some countries, in many other countries awareness is low. Many organizations do not have the resources to design and carry out effective awareness initiatives.

We think it is time to work together, sharing ideas and using the power of the internet and social media. This project will give evidence-based information and will empower individuals to make their own decisions.

 

 

 

 

 

News

Call for action on foetal alcohol syndrome

30/05/2014 15:59
Indigenous health groups are calling for foetal alcohol syndrome disorder to be recognised as a disability.The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation is also pushing for...

FASD is like a silent Tsunami. Do you agree with Bill C-583?

30/05/2014 15:55
Recently, Member of Parliament Ryan Leef (Yukon,Canada) introduced private member's Bill C-583, which seeks to amend theCanadian Criminal Code to provide a court powers to order FASD assessments...

FASD Informed Practice for Community Based Programs

23/05/2014 11:42
This resource was developed as a result of recommendations from an FASD Consultation meeting in Vancouver in March 2012. Representatives from Canada Prenatla Nutrition Program (CPNP), Community...

New Brunswick - Victorian Order of Nurses selected to operate fetal alcohol spectrum disorder centre of excellence

23/05/2014 11:39
May 6, 2014 The provincial fetal alcohol spectrum disorder centre of excellence will be operated by the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) - eastern region. The provincial government selected the...
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