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Varied autism-specific supports exist on post-secondary campuses. Graduates silhouetted against the mountains as they line up for convocation at Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby, B.C., in 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

How universities can become neuro‑inclusive — and what can help autistic students thrive

Megan Ames, University of Victoria and Carly McMorris, University of Calgary

Research into autistic students and post-secondary education yields insight into how institutions and faculty can foster more welcoming spaces, and tips for students navigating campuses.
People with FASD experience a range of vulnerabilities both from the impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on the brain and body, and from the adverse life experiences commonly associated with this disability. (Shutterstock)

Why suicide prevention support is crucial for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Kelly D. Harding, Laurentian University; Carly McMorris, University of Calgary, and Dorothy Badry, University of Calgary

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a multifaceted disorder. There are complex reasons why this population may be at higher risk for suicide, suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.
Marijuana use in pregnancy is linked to preterm birth and small for gestational age infants. (Pixabay, Canva)

Marijuana and pregnancy: There’s no evidence that exposure is safe

Catherine Lebel, University of Calgary; Carly McMorris, University of Calgary, and Kathleen Chaput, University of Calgary

Legalization and social acceptability of marijuana have contributed to a false perception that it’s safe to use in pregnancy. The truth is, there is no known safe level of prenatal marijuana exposure.
Approximately 11 per cent of Canadian mothers report consuming alcohol during pregnancy, which can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in their children. (Shutterstock)

The truth about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Carly McMorris, University of Calgary; Catherine Lebel, University of Calgary, and Chantel Ritter, University of Calgary

With an estimated prevalence of four per cent, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD) is more common than autism. And yet is it surrounded by myth and stigma.

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