Scientist, mum, nana, FASD advocate and supporter
Joined November 2021
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Leigh Henderson retweeted
🚨 We are very excited to announce our latest project: The International Fetal #Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Justice Systems Study (IFASDJS)🚨 Led by @GilbertDavidJr This will investigate a vitally important yet under researched area - Pls Share widely! #research 1/3
Would be fantastic to see one of these awarded to a researcher on fasd and mental health. So much to be done in NZ in this area.
There's still time to register for our new Māori & Pacific Health Research Emerging Leader Fellowships, worth up to $650,000. Registrations close next week, Thurs 7 Sept @ 1pm. See HRC Gateway for all the details. gateway.hrc.govt.nz/
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I'm incensed by comment from the Chair of Whanau Ora on Newshub today that children should not be kept in youth justice facilities, apart from those with 'alcohol fetal syndrome'. They apparently deserve to be imprisoned. Appallingly ill-informed comment. #fasd #youthjustice
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FASD-CAN are hosting an FASD introductory webinar tomorrow. See Www.Fasd-can.org.nz for registration
Leigh Henderson retweeted
An adoptive mother's story about seeking appropriate supports for her son who has #FASD. Although this is a New Zealand article referring to the NZ justice system, the same issues are relevant for Australia.
#FASDawareness
stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/128850…
A comprehensive analysis of current situation regarding community awareness of #FASD and #risk of drinking in pregnancy in Scotland. The situation is very similar to current awareness here in New Zealand
An excellent article from @TheScotsman raising awareness about #FASD and the need to better prevent, diagnose and support, with insight from our @FasdhubScotland FASD services manager Aliy and other experts. Please share to spread the information! scotsman.com/health/fasd-sco…
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Leigh Henderson retweeted
Dr Nicki Jackson on why we need immediate change in our liquor laws: "When we change our environment, we can prevent heavy drinkers from becoming addicted; we can turn down that tap and reduce addiction in this country. That’s got to be good for us."
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How many more miscarriages of justice for those with FASD must there be in Aotearoa. Undiagnosed at trial. Confabulation. Inadequate cognitive processing. Pressurized interviewing. Shameful #FASD #miscarriageofjustice i.stuff.co.nz/national/12859…
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How many more miscarriages of justice and shattered lives in NZ due to not checking for FASD, not understanding confabulation and subjecting someone with fasd to sustained interview pressure and mindgames #FASD i.stuff.co.nz/national/12859…
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Leigh Henderson retweeted
Interested in sharing your insights on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? We are looking for frontline legal and judicial professionals to contribute to our study on FASD . Click on the link to check your eligibility for the study: bit.ly/3lH5yzJ
i.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/1288…
Another account of the issues relating to FASD and the justice system in New Zealand
#fasd #fasd-can
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Leigh Henderson retweeted
Visit #LearningwithFASD 👉 learningwithfasd.org.au to access evidence-based resources to help primary teaching and support staff understand and support students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder #FASD in Australian primary schools. RT to help us share it!
Announcing publication of the first New Zealand specific Handbook on FASD. fasd-can.org.nz/the_handbook…
Grateful NOFASD to allow us to base it on their toolbox. It has
bicultural content and information on NZ services , pathways and clinical aspects #fasd #FASD-CAN #NOFASD
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When will we get something like this in New Zealand. Fantastic step forward in the UK.
(1/2) As well as our blog and statement published this morning, we have more information about the groundbreaking new @NICEComms Quality Standard on #FASD at the link below, including this easy-access summary!
Click here: bit.ly/3u5yMMo
#NationalFASD #NICEQSFASD
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It takes a village: Influencing policy and practice to prevent alcohol use in pregnancy and promote better outcomes for individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder edmontonfetalalcoholnetwork.… via @EdmontonEFAN
Listening to waitangi tribunal hearing on fasd. Good to hear @paulapenfold documentary is being considered as contextual evidence #fasd
Leigh Henderson retweeted
'The UK could do with following Australia’s recent example in terms of commitment to FASD prevention, diagnosis and support': my and @rajamukherjee10's rapid response to Aiton's BMJ editorial bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n296… @ProfEElliott @NationalFASD @FasdSalford
