Around the World people are talking about FASD! from Japan !
This is a press report of the recent International Conference on FASD held in Tokyo. (You can translate to English using BING translator).
Thanks to Deb Evenson of Homer Alaska for letting us know !
Weak Action around FASD is an International issue!
Pregnancy test dispensers in bars — work to increase awareness ! the Yukon was part of this study.
In Western Australia – one third of youth in detention have been diagnosed with FASD !
Health Concerns are many for people living with FASD !
FASD around the world
Success story !
Australia Raises Awareness !
Health Professionals – Intervention !
New Zealand’s Action Plan for FASD !
System has failed women in Australia
Minnesota – Requires Foster parents to learn about FASD
http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-is-the-first-state-to-require-foster-parents-learn-about-fetal-alcohol-disorders/379737241/
“61-year-old Kathy Mitchell did not know that drinking during pregnancy was harmful.” She now speaks out to help others.
American Academy of Pediatrics 2015: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Mothers share anguish over children left brain-damaged by drinking during pregnancy
