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Useful Links and Additional Resources

What is FASD

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FASD and Involvement in the Justice System

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FASD and Transitioning into Employment

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Quiz

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FactsheetsClick to download PDF

Understanding FASD factsheets

Supporting employment factsheets

Supporting cognition in the workplace factsheets

Work related supports chartsClick to download PDF

Links to Useful Resources

Resources for employing people with FASD

Welcoming employees with FASD into Your Workplace

Northeast Alberta FASD Network – Hiring Someone with FASD

Yellowknife Association for Community Living – FASD: A Practical Guide for Employers

Job Accommodation Network – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Websites to consult

Information regarding legal obligations around the disclosure of a criminal record

Providing a culturally safe environment for Indigenous staff

Employment resources for people with other types of disabilities that may co-exist with FASD

National Autistic Society, Employing Autistic People

Autism Speaks Family Services – Employment Toolkit

The Brain Injury Handbook – A Resource Guide for Employers

ADHD Australia – ADHD and The Workplace

Acknowledgement of participants

The FASD Justice Employment Project implemented by Patches, received funding from the Australian Government.

This project has been led by Dr James Fitzpatrick: CEO of Patches, Kirrily Clarke: Project Manager Patches, and Dr Annabelle Nankoo: Senior Research Officer UWA.

In addition to;

University of Western Australia: Dr Carmela Pestell / Dr Kirsten Panton

Cultural Advisor: Isabelle Adams

360Edge: Dr Richard Cash

MCI Solutions: Jenna Baskin / Gavin Wedell / Daniel Friedman

Real Drug Talk / Experience Matters: Jack Nagle

APM: Marina Chalmers

Professional Reference Group members from SWI Fencing, Perth: EDGE Employment Solutions WA: Community Bridging Services SA: Aboriginal Legal Service WA: Department of the Attorney General and Justice NT: Northern Territory Local Court: North Australian Justice Agency: Safe Places Perth: Hunter New England District Youth Court. 

Aboriginal Advisory Group: Isabelle Adams: Mara West: Patricia Oakley and Frank Procter. 

Huge appreciation to the work of the Community Reference Group: Mish Gerovich: Lola Miers: Jamie Pinnell: Chris Crawford in addition to our film talent Adrian Edwards: Brittany Beatty and Bailey Willis-Cunningham. 

Artwork by Annette Kogolo. 

Films by Trav Morrison from FilmsByTrav. 

Bibliography

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