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Bridging Developmental Disabilities,
Learning Differences and Mental Health

The NOFAS Weekly Roundup features news articles, research, event
announcements, new materials and other highlights from around the world
of FASD. The Roundup also includes the latest news from NOFAS and a link
to the Calendar of Events page on the NOFAS website.

FEATURES

Pennsylvania parents guilty in death of adopted Russian boy

Parents of a boy with FAS have been charged with his death in
Pennsylvania.

Article, Las Vegas Sun, September 22, 2011

Deadly trouble reached out for teen who had left troubled life behind

Katrishay “Shay” Quarles of Denver, a young woman with FAS, was recently
killed after turning her life around for the better.

Article, Denver Post, September 22, 2011

A Second Chance for Everyone

Susan Fischer and her ten adopted children with FAS give local animals
in need a second chance.

Article, Patch.com, September 22, 2011

Phil Parry honored for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder work

Longtime FASD advocate, Phil Parry of Lassen County, California has been
recognized for his work in raising awareness of FASD in his community.

Article, Lassen County Times, September 22, 2011

Hundreds of Finnish newborn babies damaged by alcohol

Hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of children in Finland were born with
FASD in recent years.

Article, Helsingin Sanomat, September 22, 2011

What it’s like to live with FASD

Shirlana Vance of Canada shares her story of living with FASD.

Article, 100 Mile House Free Press, September 21, 2011

Binge-Drinking Among Women Is Up: Study

A recent study from Washington University School of Medicine reveals
that binge drinking among women is on the rise, as are the risks of
alcohol-related problems including FASD.

Article, The Huffington Post, September 19, 2011

Northland women warned not to drink while pregnant

Staff members of the Ngati Hine Health Trust of New Zealand recently
took to the streets to raise awareness of FASD.

Article, The Northern Advocate, September 19, 2011

NOFAS

Video Highlights from the 2011 NOFAS Leadership Awards Benefit

Highlights from the 2011 NOFAS Leadership Awards Benefit.  Speakers
include Senators Tom Daschle, Lisa Murkowski, and Jeff Bingaman.  Award
recipients include researcher Dr. Philip A. May, advocate Morgan
Fawcett, and substance abuse counselor Rusty Walking Eagle, recipient of
the first Dr. Erin Frey Advocacy Award.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Save the date for the OCEAN COUNTY PACADA CONFERENCE:OUT OF THE MEDICINE CABINET, INTO THE
STREETS: PRESCRIPTION DRUG.  This conference  concerns the epidemic of prescription drug abuse.  Both professionals and consumers need this training.

Click this link for the SAVE THE DATE CARD.

Injuries are the leading cause of death for young people from birth through
age 19. Not only this, but every year, 9.2 million babies, children, and
teens are injured severely enough to need treatment in emergency departments
(ED). These injuries are commonly from burns, drowning, falls, poisoning,
and motor vehicle crashes. Treatment for these injuries totals a staggering
$300 billion a year.
Color Me Safe

Color
Me Safe is a coloring book designed
for children ages four to seven. Throughout the book, the Safe Family takes
simple steps to prevent injuries, such as installing smoke alarms and using
child safety seats. Children can have fun coloring the pictures and reading
about the Safe Family.
Color
Me Safe is a good resource for
parents of young children looking for a way to begin talking about safety
at home and on the go. Teachers can integrate the story and messages into
Pre-K and early grade school curricula and share copies with parents and
children at health and safety events.

Find out how to download or order a FREE copy of Color Me Safe by clicking this link

This is a prevention video from Puerto Rico which is aimed at decreasing pre-natal exposure to alcohol. Click this link to view the video the Embarazada video

NOFAS Weekly Roundup - Volume 2, Issue 37

The NOFAS Weekly Roundup features news articles, research, event
announcements, new materials and other highlights from around the world
of FASD. The Roundup also includes the latest news from NOFAS and a link
to the Calendar of Events page on the NOFAS website.

FEATURES

New interventions for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

The FASD Action Network of Ontario, Canada recently held its 2nd Annual
Breakfast and Bell Ringing for FASD Awareness Day.

Article, Kingston This Week, September 18, 2011

Massey hosts FASD conference - full house

The North Shore Tribal Council recently held an all-day conference on
FASD to promote healthy pregnancies for the women of Canada.

Article, The Mid-North Monitor, September, 15, 2011

Education can be part of FASD treatment, 

The Kenora Association for Community Living of Canada urges individuals
to understand that education can be an integral part of FASD treatment.

Article, Miner and News, September 14, 2011

FASD Awareness Day recognized in Wetaskiwin
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The Prairie Central FASD network of Canada recently held a special event
at a local library to raise awareness of the 2,600 individuals in
Alberta living with FASD.

Article, The Wetaskiwin Times, September, 14, 2011

Pregnancy, alcohol and FASD

Baby's Best Chance of North Dakota increases community knowledge of FASD
for FASD Awareness Day.

Article, Grand Forks Gazette, September 14, 2011

Mocktails served at Thompson Rivers University

As students were welcomed back to Thompson Rivers University of
Kamloops, Canada, Insight Support Services raised student awareness of
FASD with mocktails on campus.

Article, The Daily News, September 9, 2011

Trimega Laboratories Develops World's First Commercial Test for Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome

Trimega Laboratories of South Africa is working toward developing a test
that will test for FAS in newborns.  The experimental exam 'detects FAS'
by testing meconium, the first stool sample of a newborn infant.

Article, PR Newswire, September 9, 2011

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - 100% Preventable

The Chiesman Center for Democracy of South Dakota raises public
awareness for FASD Awareness Day--emphasizing that FASD is 100%
preventable.

Article, MSNBC - Rapid City, September 9, 2011

NOFAS

Kara Kennedy (1960 - 2011) 

Founding NOFAS Advisory Board Member Kara Kennedy, daughter of the late
Senator Edward Kennedy, died this past week at the age of 51.  

NOFAS Inducts Dr. Grace Chang to the Tom and Linda Daschle FASD Hall of
Fame 

NOFAS welcomes Dr. Grace Chang to the FASD Hall of Fame!

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The Coalition for Healthy Communities in Middlesex County is holding its second annual “Shop ‘Til You Drop” event on November 20^th from 11am to 5pm.

Your support of this event will help support the Coalition’s mission to strengthen
the community and reduce substance abuse among youth in Middlesex County.

Click this link for more information about this community event by The Coalition for Healthy Communities