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- 1. Advocacy
- 2. The decision to mandate pregnancy warning labels on alcohol
- 2. The recognition of FASD as a disability
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- 2. Action plan for Family Violence
- 2. Abuse in care enquiry
- 2. Learning Support Action Plan
- 2. FASD Action Plan 2016-2019
- 2. Retaining the Children's Commissioner
- 2. The Highest Needs Review
- 2. Voices of individuals with FASD in Aotearoa
- 2. FASD Awareness Day 2022, National Webinar
- 2. Advocacy update: mid-2023
- 2. Ram Raiders submission 2023
- 2. Unpacking the UNCRPD for FASD
- 2. Our six-month advocacy update – Jul-Dec 2023
- 2. Our advocacy in 2024
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- 0. Understanding FASD
- 1. Understanding Action Panels
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- 1. Understanding Concertina Tabs
- 2. What is FASD?
- 2. Learn the Basics – Webinar
- 2. Prenatal alcohol exposure and its lifelong impact
- 2. Diagnosis
- 2. Primary Disabilities, Secondary Challenges
- 2. Language to use for FASD
- 2. Can't Not Won't
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- 2. FASD characteristics across the lifespan
- 1. Living with FASD
- 2. Transfer of knowledge – RJ Formanek
- 2. Not Lying... Confabulation
- 2. My brain, me and FASD
- 2. Videos with Attitude
- 2. CJ Lutke: 'This is what I know' blog
- 0. For Caregivers & Whānau
- 1. caregiver action panels
- 2. Understanding FASD
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- 2. Parenting a child with FASD
- 3. Getting out the door in the morning!
- 3. Communication Strategies
- 3. Sleep issues
- 3. Sensory issues
- 3. Medication
- 3. Meltdowns and Dysregulation
- 3. Toileting issues
- 2. Looking after yourself
- 3. Ideas to nurture yourself
- 3. Mindfulness and meditation
- 3. Care Matters: self-care videos with NZ caregivers
- 3. Eileen Devine : Building Carer Resilience videos
- 3. Dan Dubovsky: Supporting oneself to support others
- 3. Further support for caregivers
- 2. Getting an FASD diagnosis
- 3. If you think your child may have FASD
- 3. Aotearoa's FASD Diagnostic Guidelines 2024
- 3. International Diagnostic Guidelines
- 3. Where and how to get a diagnosis in Aotearoa
- 3. Background to diagnosis in Aotearoa
- 3. Aotearoa research on FASD diagnosis 2025
- 3. Why diagnosis is important
- 3. People with FASD discuss the value of diagnosis
- 3. Stigma as a barrier to diagnosis
- 3. Pathways to a diagnosis
- 3. We have a diagnosis: now what?
- 3. Support from other whānau and caregivers
- 2. Funding options
- 2. FASD and the education system
- 3. A quick guide to acronyms
- 3. Pathways to help at school
- 3. Hey Teacher! Downloadable info sheet
- 3. About your child – printable sheet for teachers
- 3. Enabling your child at school
- 3. Inclusive Education
- 3. Home education
- 3. Legal problems at school
- 3. Transitions at school and into work
- 3. FASD at school: a FASD-CAN education special
- 2. Teens and Beyond: Transitions to Adulthood
- 2. Occupational Therapy for FASD
- 2. FASD and mental health
- 2. Physical challenges of FASD
- 2. FASD and sexuality
- 3. Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in NZ schools
- 3. Discussing puberty for caregivers, parents and whānau
- 3. Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour (ISB)
- 3. Podcast: FASD and sexuality on the FASD Success Show
- 3. Pornography and neurodisabililty
- 2. Trouble with the law
- 3. If your young person is detained by police
- 3. Specialist advice and help
- 3. One family's story of the NZ justice system
- 3. Justice webinar – the 'Young Adult List'
- 2. Grandparents raising grandchildren
- 2. The role of fathers in FASD
- 2. Planning for Adulthood – how the law can help
- 2. Child to Parent Violence and Abuse: CPVA
- 3. FASD and Aggression: Balancing the Story brochure
- 3. VisAble - new agency for CAPVA in Aotearoa
- 3. Article by Professor Anita Gibbs on CAPVA
- 3. CAPVA webinars with Professor Gibbs
- 3. Where to go for immediate help
- 1. caregiver_modules
- 2. Training
- 3. Training for parents and caregivers
- 2. Support Groups
- 3. FASD Support Groups in Aotearoa NZ
- 1. parent_stories
- 2. Jackie's story
- 2. Kim's story
- 2. Professor Anita Gibbs
- 2. RuruHana and Dennis: The Caregivers
- 2. Anna's Story: The Navigator
- 2. FASD-CAN 10th Anniversary – our history, our future
- 2. James' story
- 2. Deb Cole: Kuia Toa
- 0. For Individuals with FASD
- 1. Introduction
- 1. module_info_for_individuals
- 2. Teens and Beyond: what you need to know at 18
- 2. Facebook Group for people with FASD – join us now!
- 2. Me and my FASD
- 2. Anxiety Helpline in NZ
- 2. Tips for people with FASD
- 2. Money Management
- 1. Individuals stories
- 2. Alex O'Keefe (10) talks about FASD
- 2. Miles Himmelreich
- 2. R J Formanek
- 2. Teowai's story
- 2. What's FASD like to live with?
- 2. CJ Lutke's blog
- 2. Gilberto Spencer Podcast
- 2. Bruce's story
- 2. Changemakers
- 2. Kenny LaJoy has written a book!
- 2. How we want you to treat us!
- 2. Your stories – tertiary education
- 2. Rangatahi in Aotearoa - 'ONE THING' videos
- 2. IDP3: Kapiti Coast, September 2024
- 2. IDP4 – February 2025, Waikanae
- 1. Individuals Action Panels
- 2. Individuals Action Panel 1
- 2. Individuals Action Panel 2
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- 2. Social & Support Workers Networking Group
- 3. About FASD LANSAS
- 0. Resources
- 1. FASD Awareness Day 2025
- 1. The Handbook (Caregiver Toolkit)
- 1. FASD-CAN webinar recordings
- 1. FASD-CAN Pānui
- 1. In crisis? Helpline numbers for all ages
- 1. Teens and Beyond Transition Resource
- 1. FASD-CAN Wallet Cards
- 1. FASD-CAN Navigators
- 1. FASD Learning Support Tool for Educators
- 1. Write to your MP with our template!
- 1. FASD Info Sheets for Caregivers
- 1. Towards Healthy Outcomes (THO) Framework 2024
- 1. The FASD Project – short film
- 1. FASD Common Messaging Guide
- 1. Alcohol and Pregnancy – UK tool kit
- 1. Every Moment Matters: planning an alcohol-free pregnancy
- 1. Oranga Tamariki Practice Centre
- 1. FASD Diagnostic Guidelines 2024
- 1. FASD-CAN Hui 2023 Recordings
- 1. Eileen Devine: Brain-First Parenting
- 1. FASD Embraced – film project
- 1. IHC library
- 1. Book reviews – FASD in print
- 1. Hui 2022 video recordings
- 1. NZ Government links for FASD
- 1. FASD and the Waitangi Tribunal
- 1. Caregiver tips for holidays!
- 1. The FASD Success Show - Jeff Noble
- 1. FASD Info Sheets – for professionals
- 1. Firstport - Disability Support Resources
- 1. Reframe & Reconsider posters
- 1. The Eight Magic Keys
- 1. School exclusion
- 1. Alcohol Harm in Aotearoa
- 1. 2021 FASD-CAN Annual Hui Presentations
- 1. Resources Action Panels
- 2. Resources Action Panel 1
- 2. Resources Action Panel 2
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- 1. FASD around the world
- 1. MedicAlert for FASD
- 0. News & Events
- 1. News
- 2. New Ministry for Disabled People
- 2. Research Grant for FASD
- 2. Commissioners Report says 'breach of human rights'
- 2. FASD Awareness Day, 2021
- 2. Uni of Auckland education survey results in
- 2. New FASD documentary pulls no punches
- 2. PhD on FASD: input required!
- 2. FASD and justice in the news
- 2. FASD International Awareness Day
- 2. Current care practices harming our children: Prof Anita Gibbs
- 2. Northland Principal says 'stuff all' funding for students and teachers
- 2. FASD Awareness Day, 2022
- 2. FASD-CAN Founder works with Oranga Tamariki
- 2. Highest Needs Change Programme
- 2. FASD-CAN at Wellington ODI wananga
- 2. FASD-CAN's Leigh Henderson featured on international podcast
- 2. FASD Education Advisory Group announced
- 2. New FASD Learning & Networking Group for Educators
- 2. New funding for FASD studies
- 2. Heads-up for Human Rights
- 2. Top FASD research articles for 2022 named
- 2. Māori Hui on FASD at Parliament
- 2. ERO report slams alternative schools
- 2. Alcohol: the worst drug in Aotearoa
- 2. Fetal Alcohol Major Issue for Far North – Northland Age article
- 2. IHC Inclusive Education campaign
- 2. FASD Conference in Canada, Nov '23
- 2. FASD-CAN announces new CEO
- 2. The Court of New Beginnings: Judge Tony Fitzgerald
- 2. Massey Uni study shows FASD highest impact for alcohol harm
- 2. FASD caregivers win Excellence in Foster Care award
- 2. A wonderful weekend of rangatahi mahi!
- 2. Health Minister commits to revitalising FASD Action Plan
- 2. FASD-CAN Aotearoa round-up at NOFASD conference
- 2. bFM Radio Interview with FASD-CAN
- 2. FASD-CAN Report: life with – or without DSS
- 2. First professional qualification for FASD in Aotearoa announced
- 2. Annual cost of FASD $4.8 billion
- 2. Unified voices for Disability Support Services
- 2. More Action on FASD
- 2. FASD-CAN Life Membership inaugural recipients announced
- 2. Update on FASD Strategic Action Plan
- 2. Nurture the Future Within Campaign
- 2. Incoming health minister – article by Anita Gibbs
- 2. Petition for alcohol outlet signage in the news
- 2. FASD front cover on NZ Listener!
- 2. Star caregiver wins national award
- 2. Northland Psychologist cuts off dreadlocks to raise money for FASD-CAN
- 2. In the media: 'The realities of raising children with FASD'
- 2. In the media: Alcohol lobbyists involved in FASD policy
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- 2. FASD Learning & Networking Group for Social and Support Workers
- 2. Online Caregiver Support Group - Evening
- 2. Online Caregiver Support Group
- 2. Masterclass: FASD, Inclusive Education and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- 2. Masterclass: FASD and Trauma
- 1. Surveys & Petitions
- 2. Carer's Alliance Petition to Government
- 2. Carers Alliance – Addressing Loneliness in Aotearoa
- 2. Research on Youth Justice: caregivers and professionals
- 2. CPVA survey (Child to Parent Violence and Aggression)
- 2. Dr Gilbert FASD in Justice research project
- 2. Carers Survey – IHC and Carers NZ collaboration
- 2. Research: Social Workers and FASD
- 2. New research: Social Workers and FASD
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- 2. FASD – the basics
- 3. Te Whatu Ora – FASD for Health Professionals
- 3. Te Pou online resource for frontline professionals: Essential Strategies
- 3. FASD Common Messaging Guide for professionals
- 3. Canadian FASD study: four years, 160 people
- 2. Educators
- 3. Introduction to supporting students with FASD
- 3. LORS not LAWS – support strategy pānui for educators
- 3. FASD Basics For Educators
- 3. Download: FASD Learning Support Tool
- 3. Te Kete Ipurangi - TKI
- 3. FASD United Education Survey 2024
- 3. FASD-Informed Teaching (FIT) Framework
- 3. Auckland University Survey: FASD in Education, May 2022
- 3. Trauma-informed classroom strategies
- 3. Early Childhood Education: 'Through Different Eyes'
- 3. The Education Hub
- 3. Video: Tracy Jongens, NZ Specialist Teacher (FASD)
- 3. Video: Nate Sheets' Six Tips for Educators
- 3. Self Regulation and Sensory Breaks
- 3. Ideas from a student with FASD!
- 3. Exclusion: the on-going effects and how to avoid it
- 2. Employers
- 3. Workbridge - help for employers
- 3. Video: FASD in the workplace by Oranga Tamariki
- 3. Common workplace problems and solutions
- 2. Police and Justice
- 3. Youth Justice 2024: Prevention Not Detention videos
- 3. Survey: FASD in Justice – Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices
- 3. Essential FASD-informed communication
- 3. Police interview tips for FASD
- 3. Download our Police FASD flyer
- 3. Inclusive Access to Justice – Research Papers
- 3. FASD in NZ Youth Courts – webinar with Judge Tony Fitzgerald
- 3. The Banksia Hill Detention Centre project
- 3. Criminalisation of Individuals with FASD – Dr Valerie McGinn
- 3. FASD and Justice: Academic articles relevant to Aotearoa
- 3. "My FASD Mistakes" – Open Letter From a Lawyer
- 3. FASD and law: tips for court appearances
- 2. Social Workers
- 3. Australian research on FASD and Social Workers, April 2023
- 3. Auckland Uni – FASD survey on social workers
- 3. Te Pou: Essential Strategies for Frontline Professionals
- 3. FASD 'Insight' for Social Workers – Dec 2022
- 3. Oranga Tamariki Practice Centre: FASD
- 3. Dear Support Staff – 11 things to know about me
- 2. Support Workers
- 3. Auckland Uni – FASD survey on support workers
- 3. Te Pou: Essential Strategies for Frontline Professionals
- 3. Oranga Tamariki Practice Centre: FASD
- 3. Tips For Support Workers – Saskatchewan FASD Network
- 3. Dear Support Staff – 11 things to know
- 3. Webinar: the role of social workers in FASD
- 2. Mental Health
- 3. CanFASD Mental Health Toolkit
- 3. FASD Overview for Mental Health Professionals
- 3. The Psychotropic FASD Medication Algorithm
- 3. Mental Health and Suicide
- 3. FASD-CAN Hui 2023: Mental Health
- 3. FASD-CAN webinar: the Clinician's Perspective
- 3. Communication: remember to KiSSSSSS!
- 3. Book: Clinician's Guide to Diagnosing FASD
- 3. Psychiatry and the Law: Forensic Psychology paper
- 3. Substance use and addictions in mental health
- 2. Substance use and addictions
- 3. Online Course: Substance Use Treatment and FASD
- 3. FASD reading guide for substance use professionals
- 3. Ten points to consider for professionals treating those with FASD
- 3. Natascha Lawrence on FASD and substance use
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- 3. Teens and Beyond: Introduction
- 3. Now you are 18: The Law
- 4. What you're now allowed to do!
- 4. Public places – behaving badly
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- 1. Planning for Adulthood: Legal Considerations
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- 3. Legal Considerations: Introduction
- 4. Legal Context in Aotearoa New Zealand
- 4. Purpose of the resource
- 4. Acknowledgements and thanks
- 3. Legal considerations: The 'why' and the 'what'
- 3. Planning for adulthood
- 4. When and where to start
- 4. Developing a shared vision
- 4. Vision planning tools
- 4. Circles of support
- 4. Reviewing and keeping records
- 3. The issue of 'capacity'
- 4. Decision-making and legal capacity
- 4. How does 'capacity' affect decision-making in New Zealand law?
- 4. Assessment of decision-making capacity
- 4. How does a health practitioner decide if a person lacks 'capacity'?
- 4. How does 'capacity' affect your choice of legal options?
- 4. Some FASD considerations
- 3. The UNCRPD
- 4. Principles underpinning disabled people's rights under the UNCRPD
- 4. UNCRPD Article 12: Equal recognition before the law
- 4. Right to make 'unwise' or 'imprudent' decisions
- 4. Link between the UNCRPD and legal decison-making
- 4. The UNCRPD and FASD
- 3. Supported decision-making
- 4. What is involved in supported decisionmaking?
- 4. Royal Commission into Abuse in Care on supported decision-making
- 4. FASD 'fish hooks' in supported decison-making
- 4. Resources for supported decion-making
- 4. What is supported decision-making?
- 3. Privacy Act and Health Information Privacy Code
- 4. Age and capacity considerations
- 3. Guardianship
- 4. What are a guardian's responsibilities?
- 4. How do you apply to become a guardian?
- 4. What is a testamentary guardian?
- 4. Difference between a guardian and testamentary guardian
- 4. Difference between a testamentary and a welfare guardian
- 4. When does guardianship end?
- 4. How does guardianship end?
- 4. Additional resources - guardianship
- 3. Representatives
- 4. What is a 'personal representative' in the law?
- 4. How to appoint a personal representative
- 4. The pros and cons of having a personal representative
- 3. Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988
- 4. PPPR Act's basic principles
- 4. Common terms used in the PPPR Act
- 4. Difference between lawyer-barrister-solicitor-attorney
- 4. Orders the Court can make under the PPPR Act
- 3. Welfare Guardians
- 4. Role and responsibilities of a Welfare Guardian
- 4. Powers of a Welfare Guardian
- 4. Appointment process for a Welfare Guardian
- 4. Difference between a Guardian and a Welfare Guardian
- 3. Property Managers and Property Administrators
- 4. Roles and responsibilities of a Property Manager
- 4. Roles and responsibilities of a Property Administrator
- 4. Differences between a Property Manager and Property Administrator
- 4. Additional responsibilities and powers of a Property Manager
- 4. Considerations in appointment of a Property Manager or Administrator
- 4. Process to become a Property Manager or Administrator
- 3. Will and Testament (Wills)
- 4. Common terms used in wills
- 4. Why is having a will important?
- 4. Things you need to think about
- 4. Protection of family and whānau members
- 4. What happens if you die without a will?
- 4. What are Letters of Administration?
- 4. Should a person with FASD have a will?
- 4. Advance Care Directives and Plans
- 4. How to make a will
- 4. Kiwisaver and Superannuation considerations
- 3. The Administration Act 1969
- 4. What does the Administration Act cover?
- 4. What roles can be established under the Administration Act?
- 4. Who can apply to be an administrator?
- 4. How do you apply to be an Administrator?
- 3. Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA)
- 4. What is an ordinary Power of Attorney?
- 4. What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
- 4. Purpose of an EPA
- 4. What happens if you don't have an EPA?
- 4. Terms used in creating an EPA
- 4. Activating an EPA
- 4. Benefits of an EPA
- 4. Considerations when creating an EPA
- 4. Difference between Property EPA and Property Manager or Administrator under the PPPR Act
- 4. EPA resources
- 3. Setting up a Trust
- 4. Common terms used in Trusts
- 4. Difference: Trust Deed and Terms of Trust
- 4. Different types of Trusts
- 4. Naming a Trust a "family trust"
- 4. Discretionary Trusts
- 4. Fixed Trusts
- 4. Express Trusts
- 4. Link between Trusts and Wills
- 4. Reasons to set up a 'Family' Trust
- 4. Trusts and residential care subsidies
- 4. Considerations when setting up a Trust
- 4. Planning for your Trust
- 4. Inactive Trusts
- 4. Winding up a Trust
- 4. The role of a Trustee
- 4. Providing information to beneficiaries
- 4. Who cannot be a Trustee?
- 4. Having an Independent Trustee
- 4. How do assets get into a Trust?
- 4. What is a Letter of Wishes?
- 3. Legal ages of responsibility in Aotearoa New Zealand
- 3. Pulling it all together: Suggested Planning Process
- 3. Legal assistance and advocacy support
- 3. More resources