FASD Ireland

Our international study on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the justice system is still recruiting research participants. Please see: https://lnkd.in/e2xXrPhm We are recruiting individuals with FASD from six countries: UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Anyone with a diagnosis of FASD from the age of 11years and above (no upper age limit) is welcome to contribute. Please use this link to contribute if you may: https://lnkd.in/eYczK9pF With support from The University of Salford and School of Health & Society, we are studying suggestibility, confabulation, compliance, acquiescence and how this may complicate outcomes for individuals with FASD. Special thanks to individuals with FASD and families who have contributed. Appreciation to the national organisations who have been supporting recruitment, alongside the senior experts in this field National FASD FASD United (formerly NOFAS) NOFASD Australia FASD Ireland Canada FASD Research Network FASD-CAN Hayley Passmore Jacqueline Pei Kathlyn McLachlan Dr Carmela Pestell Christie Petrenko Dr. Kaitlyn McLachlan Joanna Chu Dr Grace Tan Valerie McGinn Patience Udonsi Mansfield Mela Emily Speybroeck Anita Gibbs Raja Mukherjee Paul Connor Natalie Novick Brown Clare Allely Penny Cook

TRANSFORM YOUR PARENTING: JOIN OUR NON-VIOLENT RESISTANCE (NVR) TRAINING COURSE. Fully funded by Healthy Clare micro fund, we are delighted to be offer parents, caregivers and guardians of children and young people with challenging behaviours living in County Clare the opportunity to attend this training. 🤔 Are you struggling to manage challenging behaviours in your child? 🤔 Do you want to strengthen your relationship with your child while maintaining calm and control? Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parent Training Course is here to help. training Highlights: 👉 Empower Your Parenting: Learn effective strategies to assert your authority without escalating conflicts. 👉 Build Stronger Connections: Discover techniques to maintain a loving and respectful relationship with your child. 👉 Practical Tools and Techniques: Gain hands-on experience with de-escalation tactics, refusal strategies, and reconciliation gestures. 👉 Expert Guidance: Benefit from the support and expertise of trained professional experienced in NVR methods. Why Choose NVR? Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) is a proven approach that empowers parents to handle difficult situations calmly and assertively. Whether your child is dealing with anxiety, aggression, or defiance, NVR offers tools to help you create a peaceful and respectful home environment. This is a 2 day training course, one day in-person and the second online. You can select your choice of day for the in-person day.: 1️⃣ Day 1 - In-person - Ennis - 24th or 25th october (you will only attend one) 2️⃣ Day 2 - Online - confirmed at in-person sessions Cost: NO CHARGE This training is provided by experienced NVR Practitioner Al Coates. Al is an Advanced Level NVR practitioner and accredited by PartnershipProjects. PartnershipProjects is an accredited training provider registered with The NVR Association (NVRA). Applications are now open. to apply please visit https://ow.ly/AMKj50TgoE2 to complete the initial form. Successful applicants will be contacted directly.

To reduce the risk of a baby having FASD, both men and women should stop drinking any amount of alcohol at least six weeks before conception. Find out more about this and other health information on our website: https://lnkd.in/eRWG9Pt4 #FASDAwarenessMonth #FASDStrongerTogether

📢 Last call for "Introduction to FASD" Tomorrow 12th September online at 10am. Come along to an informative session delivered by our CEO Tristan. This workshop will provide you with the essential information you need to know about FASD. https://ow.ly/nhsU50TgilS

Homework can often be difficult for children and young people who are living with FASD. Often it can be the things that we take for granted that can be particularly tricky for them. From writing their homework down to trying to remember the lesson - it can be overwhelming. Advice for Educators can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/ex2Dbszy #FASDAwarenessMonth #FASDStrongerTogether

On 9th September 2024 a march took place in Waverley Park, Thunder Bay, Canada. Ireland's very own FASD Advocate Maggie May and founder of the #RedShoesRock RJ Formanek were there leading the march. Clip of the march here: https://lnkd.in/eSS8qYxN #FASDStrongerTogether

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay - which affects a range of communities including people living with FASD. Research from the US Dept of Health: "Findings suggest the need for health practitioners to be aware of the significant risk for suicidality in the FASD population, particularly in adolescent males, and to assess and treat this life threatening behaviour." You are not alone. If you’re struggling, reach out: Text About It - Text "Hello" to 50808 - www.textaboutit.ie or Samaritans Ireland - Call 116123 or email jo@samaritans.ie

FASD Hub Ireland™ is open Monday to Friday 10am until 4pm. This service is available to anyone who may need advice and support, whether there is a diagnosis of #FASD or not. ☎️ 065 670 3098 💻 www.fasdhub.ie #FASDAwarenessMonth #FASDStrongerTogether #FASDIrl

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay - which affects a range of communities including people living with FASD. Research from the US Dept of Health: "Findings suggest the need for health practitioners to be aware of the significant risk for suicidality in the FASD population, particularly in adolescent males, and to assess and treat this life threatening behaviour." You are not alone. If you’re struggling, reach out: Text "Hello" to 50808 - www.textaboutit.ie or Samaritans Ireland - Call 116123 or email jo@samaritans.ie

For International #FASDAwarenessMonth, we would like to shout out to some of the FASD organisations we partner with, including: Fundación VISUAL TEAF FASD Deutschland e.V. National FASD Fremtidens BØRN and ENDpae We are all #FASDStrongerTogether