The new Canadian guidelines for FASD diagnosis (Cook et al “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A guideline for diagnosis across the lifespan, ” CMAJ2015) were published online in December 2015. These guidelines build on the original 2005 guidelines through an extensive review of the published evidence and consultation with clinicians across Canada. They include new recommendations for diagnostic terminology, expand the description of brain domains to be considered in assessment, provide additional recommendations on prenatal alcohol exposure, and broaden the considerations for diagnosing infants, young children, adolescents and adults.
Meeting Women Where They Are At: Community Making a Difference
Last Updated: June 15, 2017 by MB FASD Coalition
Looking After Each Other: A dignity promotion project is a diverse group of Manitobans who have come together to talk about the relationship between stigma and FASD. Their vision is a province where people with FASD and women who have used alcohol during pregnancy are fully accepted and their dignity is protected. One way they are promoting dignity is the development of a series of mini documentaries.
Visions & Voices Speaker
Last Updated: September 17, 2018 by MB FASD Coalition
“Supportive people who understand FASD help me make my life go in the right direction.” – Russ Hilsher
Communities Making a Difference in the Lives of Individuals with FASD
Last Updated: January 30, 2018 by MB FASD Coalition
Join us on January 27, 2017 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
InfoSeries are FREE sessions sponsored by the Manitoba FASD Coalition and MB FASD Centre.
Visions & Voices Speaker
Last Updated: December 5, 2016 by MB FASD Coalition
“We all struggle, but we all struggle a little more or a little differently.” – Lisa Morrisseau
A Place Where I Belong: Community Making a Difference
Last Updated: December 2, 2016 by MB FASD Coalition
Looking After Each Other: A dignity promotion project is a diverse group of Manitobans who have come together to talk about the relationship between stigma and FASD. Their vision is a province where people with FASD and women who have used alcohol during pregnancy are fully accepted and their dignity is protected. One way they are promoting dignity is the development of a series of mini documentaries.
Map: Locate Local FASD Resources
Last Updated: December 2, 2016 by MB FASD Coalition
Use our interactive map to locate FASD resources and programs in your community.
What’s New in the 2015 Canadian Guidelines for FASD Diagnosis
Last Updated: December 6, 2016 by MB FASD Coalition
The new Canadian guidelines for FASD diagnosis (Cook et al “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A guideline for diagnosis across the lifespan, ” CMAJ2015) were published online in December 2015. These guidelines build on the original 2005 guidelines through an extensive review of the published evidence and consultation with clinicians across Canada. They include new recommendations for diagnostic terminology, expand the description of brain domains to be considered in assessment, provide additional recommendations on prenatal alcohol exposure, and broaden the considerations for diagnosing infants, young children, adolescents and adults.
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