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Hallie E. Ford Center
The Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families promotes the development and well-being of children, youth and families by generating, translating and sharing research-based knowledge. The center advocates a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to research, training and outreach that has far-reaching consequences for Oregon and beyond.
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2026 Schild Nicholson Neurodiversity Lecture
The Enduring Impact of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Research Examining Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders at Midlife
Friday May 29, 2026
Dr. Susan Stoner is Research Associate Professor and Ann Streissguth, Ph.D., Endowed Professor of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders at the Addictions, Drug, and Alcohol Institute within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
A licensed psychologist, she also directs the Washington Parent-Child Assistance Program, which provides three-years of case management and recovery support services for mothers who have engaged in at-risk substance use during pregnancy.
In this presentation, Dr. Stoner will describe and discuss studies pertaining to the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure at midlife.
“Our work begins with passion and leads to life-changing results. The center generates, translates and shares research-based knowledge to improve the health and well-being of children and families.”
Director Megan McClelland.
From the very first moments of life, the interactions a child has with the adults that care for it have profound and long-lasting effects.
Learn how we're helping to foster these relationships in meaningful ways through the distribution of free Bunny to Bunny books of rhymes and poems.
Event and Training Calendar
Take a look at all the upcoming events and trainings in the Hallie E. Ford Center.
With your help, we can generate, translate and share research-based knowledge that improves the health and well-being of children and families.
April 28, 2025
2PLAY Lab hosts regional sport psychology conference
Feb. 5, 2025
Global Science of Learning Education Network Scientist of the Month
Jan. 10, 2025
OSU 2Play Lab provides physical activity outlet for kids from Jackson Street Youth Services
Oct. 22, 2024
Years of learning how to hold a pencil, socialize with friends lost during pandemic
