Events
September 21, 2023
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder: Hidden Dangers of Pre-Natal Alcohol Exposure
Time: Thursday, September 21st at 12 noon
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder) Support for Families
FASD is a hidden and extremely stigmatized, usually invisible lifelong disability. In Canada, 1 in 25 people are affected by pre-natal exposure to alcohol.
FASD brings hidden health conditions often overlooked or misdiagnosed, along with a higher probability of mental illness and a different rate of vulnerability to addictions. Typical treatments do not have success and the disability is not properly understood by many professionals and workers spinning individuals and families into more distress.
Join us to learn more on Thursday September 21st at noon for this important presentation from MCW member and expert in the field Cheryl Charron.
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About Our Presentater
Cheryl Charron
After living for many (many) years in Saskatchewan, Cheryl returned to her childhood city, Montreal, in 2021. In 2004, Cheryl began working with a visionary group of professionals and parents at a Regina health care co-operative. Their goal - to open one of the first and few diagnostic/support centres for adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Canada. With that small but enthusiastic team the diagnostic centre began its work. She developed programs, services, training materials and information sessions catering to the unique needs of professionals in health, justice, education, social services, and anyone interested in FASD. Since the FASD Centre was non-profit she grew adept at writing proposals for grants and collaborating with other community organizations. She presented at local, provincial, national/international FASD conferences during her career. She received a community award in recognition for her dedication to FASD in 2020. In 2021 she left Regina and retired.
Today she continues her passion to create a FASD friendly world as an instructor with the UNB/CCNB FASD Certificate program which she helped develop with another small team of engaging and compassionate professionals committed to improving outcomes for this most vulnerable population.