Research

At the Asante Centre, our practice is informed by up-to-date research. In addition, we contribute to ongoing research efforts through the development of a clinical database, participating in coordinated research program planning with community agencies and academic institutions, and conducting research studies.

The Asante Centre is thrilled to announce that in April 2012 we were awarded a grant from the Department of Justice to examine the needs of youth with FASD and similar disabilities in the context of drug and alcohol treatment! The research will be completed by March 31, 2013!

An ongoing research study at the Centre is our Youth Justice Research Study. We have presented some of the results from this study at FASD conferences. Click here to download a copy of our poster presentation entitled Identifying Youth At Risk for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Probation Officer Snapshot Survey.

The FAST club at the Universty of the Fraser Valley

FAST Club Seeks Participants

The University of the Fraser Valley and the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre have jointly created FAST Club, a fun, interactive & challenging after-school program designed for children who are diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

The program is part of a research project with the goal of studying the effects of an individualized, strength-based motor skills intervention on the well-being of children with FASD.

The program takes place in Abbotsford,BC and is FREE to all children aged 6 – 12 with FASD who wish to be involved.

If you would like to know more about FAST Club, please contact Alison Pritchard Orr at 604-504-7441 (ext. 4755), alison.pritchardorr@ufv.ca. Or visit our website: www.ufv.ca/FASTClub