FASD Events Hosted by IHE

1st International Conference on FASD Prevention

23 – 25 September 2013

IHE hosted the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, September 23 - 25, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. More than 800 people were in attendance, including global experts and leaders in the health system, government, and the academic and business communities.

Event Link | The International Charter on the Prevention of FASD

Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

18 - 20 September 2013

IHE held the first-ever Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of FASD September 18 – 20, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. This conference, with its unique and compelling "jury trial" format, examined the following questions:

1. What are the implications of FASD for the legal system?
2. Is there a need for enhanced efforts to identify people with FASD, and how can these efforts be achieved?
3. How can the criminal justice system respond more effectively to those with FASD?
4. How can family courts and the family/child welfare legal system address the specific needs of people with FASD?
5. What are the best practices for guardianship, trusteeship and social support in a legal context?
6. What legal measures are there in different jurisdictions to contribute to the prevention of FASD, and what are the ethical and economic implications of these measures?

Event Link | Consensus Statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan

7 - 9 October 2009

The IHE Consensus Development Conference on FASD: Across the Lifespan, was held October 7 - 9, 2009 in Edmonton, Alberta. This conference, with its unique and compelling "jury trial" format, examined the following questions:

1. What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and how is it diagnosed?
2. Do we know the prevalence and incidence of FASD in different populations and can the reporting be improved?
3. What are the consequences of FASD on individuals, families and society?
4. How can FASD be prevented?
5. What policy options could more effectively support individuals with FASD and their families across the lifespan?
6. What further research into FASD is needed?

Event Link | Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Across the Lifespan