The Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD), formerly known as the Canada Northwest FASD Research Network, was established in March of 2005, through the support of the Canada Northwest FASD Partnership (CNFASDP). CanFASD is a formally and informally connected group of professionals from a range of research sciences, and located across Canada. Their mission is to produce and maintain national, collaborative research designed for sharing with all Canadians, leading to prevention strategies and improved support services for people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
The Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD), formerly known as the Canada Northwest FASD Research Network, was established in March of 2005, through the support of the Canada Northwest FASD Partnership (CNFASDP). CanFASD is a formally and informally connected group of professionals from a range of research sciences, and located across Canada.
They support Canada's leadership in addressing the extraordinary complexities of FASD. Their mission is to produce and maintain national, collaborative research designed for sharing with all Canadians, leading to prevention strategies and improved support services for people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Syndrome d’alcoolisation foetale et ensemble des troubles causés par l’alcoolisation foetale chez les Autochtones du Canada : lacunes en matière de connaissances
Media Type:
Online
Author:
Michael Pacey
Identifies knowledge gaps in FAS/FASD research from a life course perspective that can help prioritize future research and improve understanding of how to address FAS/FASD in Aboriginal communities.
British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (BCCEWH)
Media Type:
Online
Author:
Janet Walker
Nancy Poole
Slide presentation exploring the recommendations in the SOGCAlcohol Use and Pregnancy Consensus Clinical Guidelines.This session held on April 19, 2011 provided the opportunity to unpack the myths and realities related to harms associated with drinking in pregnancy, and explore the practices recommended by the SOGC. Janet Walker is the Leader Quality Outcomes, Perinatal Services BC. Nancy Poole is Director of the British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health, Provincial Consultant for Women and Substance Use Issues, BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Leader of the Network Action Team on FASD Prevention, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network, and one of 13 authors of the SOGC Guidelines.
Informs physicians about alcohol use and abuse in pregnancy, appropriate screening and assessment of their pregnant patients, and provides tools and resources.
Provides information for event planners and facilitators on how to engage physicians in a training session and includes self-assessment questionnaires for physicians, evaluation forms and referrals for further information.
Describes a current three-year methods development project in which university-based researchers are working collaboratively with Aboriginal communities interested in preventing FASD.