Executive functioning is a set of mental skills we all use to plan, organize, focus, and follow through. These skills help us manage time, control
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‘It’s my brain why don’t they get that my brain is different?’: The needs of neurodivergent probation service users and what neuro-informed best practice for criminal justice social workers looks like
Anita Gibbs’ article “It’s my brain why don’t they get that my brain is different?” (2025) explores the experiences and needs of neurodivergent probation service
Prenatal alcohol exposure perturbs the development of radialglial cells in the fetal olfactory bulb
This research looks at how drinking alcohol during pregnancy affects the developing brain of the fetus, specifically the part that controls the sense of smell
Building Circles of Support, an Education Series About Children and Adolescents with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: A Preliminary Program Evaluation
This study, Building Circles of Support, an Education Series About Children and Adolescents with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: A Preliminary Program Evaluation, explores the impact of
Exploring Canadian Public Perceptions of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects about 4% of Canadians, making it one of the country’s most common developmental disabilities. Yet, it remains widely misunderstood
Let the School Year Begin! FASD-Informed Strategies for Home and School
September is here, bringing sharpened pencils, fresh notebooks, and new routines. For many families, this season is a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation. For