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What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)?
In Canada, over 1.4 million people are living with FASD. In Canada, over 3,000 children are born with FASD every year. In New Brunswick, about 250 children are born with FASD every year. FASD describes the physical and/or neurodevelopmental disorder(s) affecting children whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy. In many cases, people with FASD do not have visible physical characteristics but their brain has been affected.
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Useful links
Here are some useful links for further information on FASD.
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New Canadian guidelines launch hosted by the provincial Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence
Bathurst, April 8, 2016 – The New Brunswick Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence recently hosted the launch of the new Canadian guidelines for diagnosing FASD. It was an honour that recognized the leading role of the province in this field.
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New Brunswick Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence Dream Catcher service delivery model: An Innovative Approach presented to the Legislative Assembly
Vitalité Health Network, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 – The New Brunswick Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence’s Dream Catcher model was presented to the Legislative Assembly on October 18, 2022 at the request of the members of the Select Committee on Accessibility in New Brunswick.
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NB FASD Centre of Excellence
The centre offers services to the family of anyone with FASD and to the professionals working with them. These services can consist of: Prevention; Diagnosis; Intervention and support. The NB FASD Centre of Excellence is the only facility offering bilingual services in Canada and the only centre of its type in Eastern Canada. The centre holds 24 diagnostic clinics every year. It is a member of the Canada FASD Research Network. Mission and vision
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How to look after someone with FASD
Each individual with FASD has their own characteristics and is unique. Unfortunately, many children with FASD are labelled based on their difficult behaviours or their disabilities. Focusing on the problems or negative behaviours limits the possibilities and can sometimes conceal the person’s amazing strengths. Focusing on the person’s strengths can make them more successful at school, at home, and in everyday activities. This helps build stronger ties with others, strengthen their self-esteem, and reduce their stress.
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Inaugural national award goes to a Network team
Bathurst, January 9, 2020 – The team of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence of Vitalité Health Network is the inaugural recipient of the Claudette Bradshaw Innovation Award. This recognition, offered by the Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD), highlights the efforts of Canadian individuals and organizations employing innovative approaches to improve the lives of people with FASD.
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New Brunswick Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence
What is FASD
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Services offered
The NB FASD Centre of Excellence provides prevention, diagnosis, intervention, and support services. The centre pays a great deal of attention to mothers’ needs and trauma and to previous trauma experienced by people with FASD and their families. Prevention FASD can be prevented.
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New Brunswick Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence shares its knowledge with international experts
Moncton – May 16, 2019 – Vitalité Health Network wishes to congratulate the New Brunswick Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence for its participation in two major international events where it presented its unique holistic care model, dubbed “Dreamcatcher.” The Dreamcatcher model was shared with FASD experts at the 8th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, held in Vancouver from March 6 to 9, 2019, and at the 8th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health, held in Calgary from March 22 to 24, 2019.
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New Brunswick Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Centre of Excellence recognized across Canada for its best practice
Moncton – April 24, 2019 – Vitalité Health Network is proud to announce that the New Brunswick Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence was recognized for its best practice by Accreditation Canada, an affiliate of the Health Standards Organization.
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Videos and testimonies
Testimony:Joseph Munn Joseph is an 18-year-old grade 12 student who was recently diagnosed with FASD. He is an amazing and talented young man with many interests. He is friendly, funny, helpful, kind, compassionate, athletic and musical. Since he was young, he has always loved being on the go physically and being outdoors on his bike or climbing trees.
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FASD - Monthly newsletter
FASD - Monthly newsletter
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FASD - Intervention / Support Request Form
FASD - Intervention / Support Request Form
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FASD - Send a message
FASD - Send a message
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Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Bathurst, August 16, 2018 – Nine client families of the N.B. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Centre of Excellence participated in the Whitecrow Village L.I.F.E. sessions FASD camp from July 23 to 29 at the Metepenagiag Lodge in the Red Bank community.
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Contacting the centre
Who is eligible for the Centre’s services? Families of children aged 0 to 18 having been exposed to alcohol or other substances during pregnancy and the professionals supporting them Adults having received an FASD diagnosis and those supporting them Who can request the centre’s services? Someone with FASD A health professional or a family member of a child The family of an adult having been diagnosed with FASD or that adult’s caregivers How to request the centre’s services
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Bathurst, Thursday, June 21, 2018 – For National Indigenous Peoples Day, Vitalité Health Network would like to emphasize its partnership with the First Nations it serves.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A time to remember the past and build the future
(Vitalité Health Network) Wednesday, September 28, 2022 – Vitalité Health Network would like to highlight the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which will be observed across the country on Friday, September 30, 2022. This is a special time that aims to promote the efforts of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. This is a day to honour Survivors, families and Indigenous communities and ensure that the commemoration of the history and the impacts of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.