Blog Updates
The Personalized Supports Initiative - Community Living BC (CLBC)
Beginning Feb. 1, 2010, more adults with complex needs can apply for and receive Community Living BC (CLBC) services through a three-year provincial investment of $23.2 million.
The Personalized Supports Initiative focuses on adults who have both significant limitations in adaptive functioning and a confirmed diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder. These adults often
require a variety of individualized supports, such as basic skills training and daily living support, to help them live independently in their community.
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New Normative Data Will Improve Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Canada Northwest FASD Research Network
New Normative Data Will Improve Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Toronto, February 16, 2010. Fetal Alcohol Research, the official journal
of FACE( Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise),has published breakthrough
research by Dr. Sterling Clarren, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of
Canada Northwest FASD Research Network and colleagues, establishing
Canadian norms which will allow more accurate diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Normal Distribution of Palpebral Fissure
Lengths in Canadian School Age Children, by S. Clarren, A.E. Chudley, L.
Wong, J.Friesen, R. Brant
http://www.cjcp.ca/pubmed.php?articleId=253
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FASD and Sleep Disturbance Study: seeking research participants
The Asante Centre, together with UBC researchers, has received funding from the Victoria Foundation to study sleep difficulties in children with FASD, which are common, debilitating and often overlooked. Children 6-12 years old who have FASD and trouble falling asleep, with or without difficulties throughout the night, may be candidates to participate.
The costs of transportation will be reimbursed. Their aim is to improve sleep and, with it the quality of life, behaviour, mood and function of children with FASD. They believe that this will lead to reduced burden for you, the caregivers. With your help other children with FASD will also benefit.
For more information, please contact Dr. Osman Ipsiroglu at 604-724-0749 or the Asante Centre.
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Research: Strengthening connections in the brain through repetitive motor activities
Interesting article from the Globe and Mail that describes a research project that is investigating the effects of strengthening certain connections in the brain.
To read this article, click here.
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Promising Practices, Promising Futures FASD Conference - Calgary
This important multidisciplinary conference will focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and its impact on individuals, families, communities and society at large.
The conference will be held on February 8-9, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary Alberta.
For more information, click here
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