The Brain The brain is the body’s control centre. It’s made up of billions of nerve cells called neurons. The neurons are arranged in patterns
Category: FASD Resources and Information
KnowFASD: Feelings and Emotions
HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Individuals with FASD may struggle to manage with their own emotions and understanding how their emotions are affecting them,
Minding the Brain Podcast: Episode 14- Alcohol and the Developing Brain
“Minding the Brain” is a podcast series on cognitive and brain science, hosted by Kim Hellemans, Chair of the Department of Neuroscience, and Jim Davies, professor
KnowFASD: Impulsivity and Risky Behaviour
HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Individuals with FASD tend to show high rates of impulsivity and risky behaviour. Impulsivity becomes a concern in young
A Systematic and Person-Centered Harmonizing Framework for Housing Individuals with FASD
Elizabeth Carlson is a doctoral student in the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the University of Alberta. Elizabeth takes a collaborative, holistic, and
Treating Children Impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) with Play Therapy
This article is from Volume 4, Issue 3 of Forensic Scholars Today, a quarterly publication featuring topics from the world of forensic mental health. Click to view or save a PDF of
