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An NHS GM Health awareness campaign highlighting the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). THIS ACCOUNT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR MONITORED.
👤 Joined on 07 March 2025
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@drymester-nhsgm.bsky.socialFASD affects 1 in 20 Americans. That makes it more common than Autism, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. FASD is neurodiversity, not rare. Let’s break the stigma and raise awareness. Learn more at FASDUnited.org #FASDAwareness #1in20 #EndTheStigma #NotRareEverywhere
Show PostMany red shoes being worn this morning at our FASD in adulthood event in Ennis. Including opening words from our CEO Tristan. ‘Today is #InternationalFASDAwarenessDay, and by the end of today we hope to have informed many more people what it is and what it isn’t’
Show PostOur latest paper: TRIAL FINDINGS FROM A INTERVENTION DESIGN FOR FASD CAREGIVERS: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Show PostAmazing to hear! #FASDUK2025
Show PostThe findings from this research are important for 3 reasons - Harm from drinking in pregnancy shown at relatively low levels half a bottle of wine/2 pints/wk. - This harm is masked by other factors, but it's still there. - Teachers are "seeing" this harm at reception age they just don't know it.
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