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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 2h

New research alert 🧠 Scientists have identified a specific brain region linked to compulsive alcohol use, offering critical insights into the mechanisms of alcohol use disorder (#AUD).

➡️ bit.ly/ScientistsIdentifyBrain

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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 2h

Tune in for an engaging discussion on the It's Not Your Fault podcast! Host Brandon Jones speaks with certified #ProofAlliance trainer Martha Johnson to share effective strategies for supporting individuals with FASD.

➡️ bit.ly/TrainerInterviewedonPodcast

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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 6h

📢 #CallForAbstracts !!!
Submit to the 10th Int’l Conference on Adolescents & Adults with #FASD
🗓️ April 17–20, 2026 |📍 #Seattle #WA
Theme: Integrating Research, Practice & Policy Around the World
🧠 Deadline: Nov 16, 2025
🔗 Learn more: FASDUnited.org/FASD2026/

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 8h

Have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act? Want to give an update? Join us for our policy drop in, October 22nd @ 12 pm EST, where we'll dive deep into the key provisions of the act!

🔗nofaspolicycenter.org

#FASD #FASDRespectAct #FASDAdvocacy #FASDAwareness

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 1d

You are unique: "If you've met one person with #FASD, you've met one person with FASD."
#GlimpsesofFASD wants to showcase the true diversity of our community! Share your living experience to feel empowered.

Ready to be seen? Sign up to share your story: FASDUnited.org/glimpses-of-fasd/

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 1d

How we talk about #FASD matters🗣️
Help eliminate #stigma by using informed person-first language. Our free guide provides best practices for everyone from clinicians to caregivers.
Get the Language & Stigma Guide:
bit.ly/LanguageAndStigmaGuide

#Health #PublicHealth #FASDAwareness

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 2d

✨’TIS THE SEASON… Are you ready? ✨
The Stars for Starla ornament reveal is coming Nov 1💫

Celebrate the strengths & talents of people with #FASD and honor Starla’s mission to end stigma🩵💙

Learn more 👉 nofaspolicycenter.org/stars-for-starla/

#StarsForStarla #FASDAwareness #FASDSupport

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 3d

Feeling overwhelmed or lost on your FASD journey? You're not alone. Our Family Navigator program at FASD United is here to offer expert, confidential peer support and guidance.

➡️ FASDUnited.org/Family-Navigator
Call: 800-666-6327

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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 3d

October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month. This month, join #SAMHSA in raising awareness and sharing stories that highlight the power of prevention.

➡️ bit.ly/OctoberisSubstanceUse

#FASDUnited #FASD #SubstanceUse #PreventionMonth #October #PAE

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 4d

October is #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth 💙
Take this time to celebrate inclusion, accessibility, & the talents of individuals w/ disabilities. Together we can create workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
FASDUnited.org
#FASDAwareness

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 4d

💬 Talking with patients about alcohol use during #pregnancy?
Use transparent, non-judgmental language & discuss #PAE within the broader context of #MentalHealth & #Wellness

Explore best practices in our Language & Stigma Guide 👉 bit.ly/LanguageAndStigmaGuide

#FASD #HealthEquity

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 5d

Hear from attendees, including self-advocate Emily Hargrove, researcher Dr. Christie Petrenko, and more as they reflect on the power of connecting in person and the passion to improve lives of individuals with FASD.

➡️ bit.ly/ReflectionsfromFASD

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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 5d

🌍 Call for Abstracts!
Join the 10th Int’l #FASDConference
🧠 Theme: Integrating Research, Practice & Policy Around the World
🗓️ Apr 17–20, 2026📍 Seattle
🕘 Deadline: 11.16
🔗 bit.ly/CallForAbstracts2026
#FASDResearch #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Neurodevelopment #Conference #FASD

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Maggie May McHugh, the 29-year-old self-advocate and traveler who is shared her story of living with FASD around the world. For Maggie May, her diagnosis at 15 finally helped everything make sense.

➡️ bit.ly/BBCArticleonFASDSelf-Advocates

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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 6d

Today, we honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
This day honors the lives lost and the families who carry their love and memories every day. Your strength and your stories matter. Please know you are not alone in your grief 💗💙

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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 6d

✨’TIS THE SEASON… Are you ready? ✨
The Stars for Starla ornament reveal is coming Nov 1💫

Celebrate the strengths & talents of people with #FASD and honor Starla’s mission to end stigma🩵💙

Learn more 👉 nofaspolicycenter.org/stars-for-starla/

#StarsForStarla #FASDAwareness #FASDSupport

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 7d

We're thrilled to share that @ThePapillionCenter recently highlighted on Local TV News! This coverage brought much-needed attention to their work supporting those with FASD!

➡️ bit.ly/PapillionCenterHighlightedTV

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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 7d

📢 #CallForAbstracts !!!
Submit to the 10th Int’l Conference on Adolescents & Adults with #FASD
🗓️ April 17–20, 2026 | 📍 #Seattle #WA
Theme: Integrating Research, Practice & Policy Around the World
🧠 Deadline: Nov 16, 2025
🔗 Learn more: FASDUnited.org/FASD2026/

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 7d

Have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act? Want to give an update? Join us for our policy drop in, October 15th @ 12 pm EST, where we'll dive deep into the key provisions of the act!

🔗nofaspolicycenter.org

#FASD #FASDRespectAct #FASDAdvocacy #FASDAwareness

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 8d

Did you know that 3%–5% of children with FASD have heart defects, according to the AAP? Research shows that the prevalence of congenital heart defects (CHDs) is five times higher among those diagnosed with FASDs.

➡️ bit.ly/FASDHaveHeartDefects

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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 9d

Hear from FASD United’s leaders and board members from the Red Shoes Gala. From honoring supporters to centering lived experience and strengthening advocacy, these voices remind us why our work matters every day ❤️

➡️ bit.ly/RedShoesGalaSpeech

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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 10d

Check out this important FASD bill update from our Policy and Training Center! The FASD Respect Language has officially passed the Senate as part of HR.2483. We are one step closer to making it law!

➡️ bit.ly/TrainingCenterFASD

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FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 11d

Happy National Midwifery Week! This week, we celebrate the compassionate care, expertise, and support that midwives provide to women and families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

#FASDUnited #FASD #Midwife #Health #Wellness

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 11d

📢 #CallForAbstracts !!!
Submit to the 10th Int’l Conference on Adolescents & Adults with #FASD
🗓️ April 17–20, 2026 | 📍 #Seattle #WA
Theme: Integrating Research, Practice & Policy Around the World
🧠 Deadline: Nov 16, 2025
🔗 Learn more: FASDUnited.org/FASD2026/

FASD United @fasdunited.bsky.social · 11d

New research reveals a hidden issue: #FASD is often under-diagnosed in military families. It’s time to raise awareness and ensure every military child gets the support they deserve.

➡️ bit.ly/FASDinMilitary

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