Today, on this 9th day of the 9th month at the 9th hour, International FASD Awareness Day, we are encouraged to stop, reflect on and share the message of no alcohol for nine months during pregnancy (049) to bring attention to the risks of prenatal exposure to alcohol. I wondered how I would end the … Continue reading FASDay: What are you grateful for?
The information for Day 89 is used with the permission of CanFASD - I encourage you to visit their webpage to download a copy of the PDF Document which includes references for each of the components. 10 Fundamental components of FASD prevention from a women’s health determinants perspective The following ten fundamental components of FASD … Continue reading Day 89 of 99 Days to FASDay: 10 Fundamental Components of FASD Prevention
Dear Everybody: It's time to end stigma In August 2017, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital launched an anti-stigma campaign called, Dear Everybody. I was so excited about this campaign that I interrupted the scheduled 99 Days and included this campaign as today's tip. Dear Everybody is an open letter from children and youth with disabilities, … Continue reading Day 88 of 99 Days to FASDay: Dear Everybody
Day 87 of 99 Days to FASDay and we continue to look at a study of key Canadian FASD awareness campaigns - focusing on the images used to raise awareness. The information is from What We Have Learned: Key Canadian FASD Awareness Campaigns Best Start: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre (Wendy Burgoyne). How … Continue reading Day 87 of 99 Days to FASDay: Images of FASD
Day 86 of 99 Days to FASDay means only two weeks to FASDay! Do you know what your message is going to be? Since 2013, I have participated in the Red Shoes Rock campaign. From September 1-9, I wear red sneakers, and share a messages on my personal social media, as well as on social media … Continue reading Day 86 of 99 Days to FASDay: FASD Messages
2018/2019: In an effort to bring more clarity and information surrounding awareness, prevention and addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, an additional graphic was created. The information that supports Day 85 (for 2018) can be found on on this blog post: What do we need to address FASD. The information below, from 2017, still relevant, looks … Continue reading Day 85 of 99 Days to FASDay: Gaps in Understanding FASD
2018: Day 91 of 99 Days to FASDay The information below was originally Day 84, however it was moved to Day 91 in 2018, when new information surfaced through a document created by CanFASD which provided a framework for common messaging about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. These messages replaced the original 2017 Days 82-83. You can … Continue reading Global Prevelance of Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
2018 Update: Although the information below (and for days 82, 83 and 84) is still relevant, I came across a document created by CanFASD which provided a framework for common messaging about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. You can certainly share the 2017 graphics, or you can check out the 2018 ones on this post: FASD: Common … Continue reading Day 83 of 99 Days to FASDay: Binge Drinking on Campus
2018 Update: Although the information below (and for days 82, 83 and 84) is still relevant, I came across a document created by CanFASD which provided a framework for common messaging about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. You can certainly share the 2017 graphics, or you can check out the 2018 ones on this post: FASD: Common … Continue reading Day 82 of 99 Days to FASDay: Adults Alcohol Use in Ontario
40 Years Later the Message is Still Partially Eclipsed: Alcohol and Pregnancy Do Not Mix Day 81 of 99 Days to FASDay and the big news today (2017) is the solar eclipse. For some of us the sun will completely be eclipsed, for others it will only be a partial. And it seems fitting today's … Continue reading Day 81 of 99 Days to FASDay: Alcohol and Pregnancy Do Not Mix
