Increasing attention is being focused on the use of alcohol by girls and young women, and the health consequences of their patterns of heavy and binge drinking. Young women are particularly vulnerable to acute and chronic harms associated with heavy alcohol use. This presentation will describe these health and social consequences, and key trends and issues related to use of alcohol by girls and young women. It will highlight some promising practices in preventing/reducing harms associated with heavy alcohol use by girls and young women, and describe a multi-partner research project underway to further investigate this work.

Presenter:

Nancy Poole, MA, PhD(C)

Director, Research & Knowledge Exchange

BC Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health

 
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE 

Two more modules by Nathan Ory are now available on the site.
In these modules, Nathan speaks about why typical behavioural approaches may not work and shares strategies for motivating our learners.
To view these modules, click on the following link:
http://www.fasdoutreach.ca/elearning/creating-positive-behaviour-climate

For information about JUMP Math training sessions being held in Vancouver, Chilliwack, Whistler, and Ladysmith this spring, please click here.

Here's an interesting article about the push for increased knowledge and training for educators in the UK so that the needs of students with FASD are more effectively met.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/mar/23/foetal-alcohol-syndrome-...

We are pleased to announce a new section to our website titled "Transitioning".
http://www.fasdoutreach.ca/elearning/transitioning
In this section, you will find:
- an elearning module called "Transitioning Susie"; a case study of a real student and her family as she transitioned back to school
- transitioning resources
- transitioning strategies from districts around the province
- transitioning planning tools

We hope these resources will be useful for you!

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.

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

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.

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.

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