FASD Series | Epidemiology & Diagnosis

Leading FASD experts, Dr. Valerie Temple and Dr. Jocelynn Cook present new research related to diagnosis and key findings from the Dataform research project followed by a Q&A. Dr. Temple provides an overview of current diagnostic criteria for FASD and review some of the clinical signs and symptoms of the disorder. She also presents results from a new research project that describes how receiving an FASD diagnosis can improve lives through better understanding and increased access to supports and services. Dr. Cook describes and presents results from the groundbreaking Dataform research project, which has captured information about hundreds of FASD diagnoses made across Canada. The project aims to better understand this life-long disorder and support individuals and families through improved understanding of service needs and informing policy and practice across the country. Moderator: Meagan Blunt Originally Recorded: September 9, 2020 Surrey Place hosts a multi-day webinar series to build capacity, knowledge and resilience in FASD, as well as engage participants in an interactive dialogue with content experts from across Canada, self-advocates diagnosed with FASD and families and caregivers.This webinar is designed to educate, share experiences and bring awareness to this disorder’s preventable nature. For more info: https://www.surreyplace.ca/fasd-series/ ~~ Connect with us online! Visit: https://www.surreyplace.ca/ Subscribe: https://www.surreyplace.ca/stay-connected/ Like Surrey Place on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SurreyPlaceON Follow Surrey Place on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SurreyPlaceON/ Follow Surrey Place on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SurreyPlaceON/ Follow Surrey Place on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/surreyplace