Difficulty sleeping is common among those with FASD. However, sleep difficulties are seldomly discussed in the literature, or among health care professionals and caregivers, as
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Opinion: Where is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in the 2019 Federal Budget?
Support to FASD missing in federal budget Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a major public health issue in Canada, affecting four per cent of
KnowFASD: Executive Function
WHAT IS EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING? Executive functioning is an umbrella term used to describe many cognitive skills involved in goal oriented behaviour. It includes mental processes
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