Events, Calendar, and Announcements


Webinar - FASD and Aggression: From Conceptualization to Clinical Best Practice - Friday, August 16, 2024 (Via Zoom)
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Webinar - FASD and Aggression: From Conceptualization to Clinical Best Practice - Friday, August 16, 2024 (Via Zoom)

In this CanFASD webinar, attendees will learn about the conceptualization of aggressive behaviours and FASD while hearing about new research on clinical best practice using the application of Nonviolent Resistance. Attendees can expect to hear from both researchers in the field and in-body experiences.

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Announcements

  • July 2024 - FANS (Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia) launches new website

  • September is International FASD Awareness Month. It is a great opportunity to talk about FASD.

  • September 9, 2024 is FASD Awareness Day. Watch for venues being lit up red to bring awareness of FASD throughout the province.

  • Our “Connect, Correct, Next Steps” conference at the Halifax Towers Hotel was a great success. Thanks to all who attended and participated.

  • One of the priorities for FANS for the next year is sector training. On November 22 and 23, 2024 we were able to work with the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Sydney Waterfront Campus, Early Childhood Development Centre. On Friday we did a presentation to students, and on Saturday we provided a workshop for staff from Cape Breton Early Childhood Centres. Thank you to Kathy Milburn at NSCC for her organization and hospitality, and to all the participants for travelling through inclement weather to attend.