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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Myth Busting with NOFASD Australia

4 Apr 2022

Two women standing in front of a projector screen presenting on FASD.
CRANAplus catches up with Robyn Smith, the Helpline Manager for the National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (NOFASD), to tackle four common Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder myths.
Robyn, right, presenting on FASD.
Robyn, right, presenting on FASD.

FASD Resources

NOFASD Australia (The National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) operate a telephone helpline for clients, parents and service providers. Contact 1800 860 613 for more information on the best way to work with, and support individuals living with FASD, including locating the nearest place for diagnosis.

The organisation also has a wide range of resources available online, including a parent toolkit, FASD fact sheets, brochures for doctor’s surgeries, and a FASD checklist for reference during a doctor’s appointment seeking diagnosis.

NOFASD Resources.
NOFASD Resources.

NOFASD Australia resources also include FASD advice cards for parents to distribute to bystanders during a sensory overload, as well as resources for specific professionals such as police officers and teachers.

Many resources are available to be sent out free of charge. Simply contact NOFASD Australia through their ‘contact us’ page.

NOFASD Australia also provide a free Australian Foundations in FASD Online Course that may be of interest to readers.

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