About NOFAS-VA
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-Virginia
Our mission at NOFAS-VA is to support families and individuals living with FASD, to educate the public in the state of Virginia about the effects of FASD, to support those living with it and their families, and to aid in the prevention of this disorder. By doing so, we strive to ensure that FASD is broadly recognized as a developmental disability, thereby reducing its stigma and improving the quality of life for affected individuals and families.
NOFAS-VA July, August and September Support Group Meetings
Submitted by jennifer on July 7, 2010 - 10:50pm.I have some good news. The Fairfax County Public Library system has restored some hours at its regional branches. The Reston Regional Library is now open until 9 p.m. on Tuesdays.
That means we can go back to our original meeting time from 7:30 p.m until 9 p.m. Hopefully, that will make it easier for some of you to attend.
Please put these Tuesday meetings on your calendar:
July 13
Aug 10
In Lawsuit On Adoption, Focus Is On Disclosure
Submitted by jennifer on May 4, 2010 - 9:56pm.April 27, 2010
A Propensity Score Analysis of the Effects of Special Education published in the February 2010 Journal of Special Education
Submitted by jennifer on February 19, 2010 - 10:02pm.A new study, A Propensity Score Matching Analysis of the Effects of Special Education Services, was published in the February 2010 issue of The Journal of Special Education.
Non-Verbal Learning Disorder by Sue Thompson
Submitted by jennifer on February 5, 2010 - 6:39pm.Nonverbal Learning Disorder is one of the common neurological consequences of FASD. LD Online.org is a great resource for anyone impacted by FASD.
Nonverbal Learning Disorders
By: Sue Thompson, M.A., C.E. (1996)
Join Together Direct Summarizes FASD/ADHD Study
Submitted by jennifer on February 2, 2010 - 1:24pm.Study: FASD Often Confused with ADHD, But Symptoms More Severe
FASD article from 11/27/09 Washington Post
Submitted by jennifer on November 27, 2009 - 2:20pm.Fetal alcohol syndrome's long-lasting impression
Facts About Alcohol and Adolescent Health from NIAAA
Submitted by jennifer on November 23, 2009 - 8:28pm.Facts About Alcohol and Adolescent Health
Science Daily Article - Dyslexia and Auditory Signals
Submitted by jennifer on November 15, 2009 - 10:39pm.Interesting article about dyslexia and auditory signals.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091111123600.htm<http://www.scie
H1N1 Disability Health Alert
Submitted by jennifer on November 8, 2009 - 11:57am.The CDC has provided information posted on our site about the H1N1 flu and adolescents. Please also read the following article, which gives a little more detail.
Disability News provided a link to an article indicating that many children with disabilities are at greater risk for flu complications than the general population; see http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/children/children-disabilities-flu.php
