What it takes to support a loved one with FASD
This photovoice project describes the experiences and the challenges faced by those supporting loved ones with FASD. This photovoice project highlights several themes that are consistent with the results of caregiver research and provide a glimpse into the experience of those supporting loved ones with FASD.
What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)?
Approximately 4% of Canadians have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). To raise awareness and help build a more supportive community for people with FASD and their families, FASD Ontario breaks down everything you need to know about this disorder.
What Educators Need To Know About FASD
Information for educators about school skills and objectives, communication skills, memory problems and social skills (76 pages)
What Early Childhood Educators Need To Know About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Information and strategies for successful child care and transition to school. Caution: uses old diagnostic terms (68 pages)
Unpacking the Backpack
Webcast about the role of historical trauma as a major underlying cause of addictions and FASD in the Indigenous communities; how family and cultural practices can reduce the effects of FASD (36 minutes)
Unique Needs of Students with FASD
Information for educators on responding to students needs; sensory integration; differences in emotional, behavioural and social skills (2 hours; presentation slides available)
Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)-A Comprehensive Guide for Pre K-8 Educators
The guide is designed for every educator (e.g., teachers, special education teachers, resource specialists, speech and language specialists, school nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists) who works with pre K-8 elementary and middle school level students. A full day symposium for educators of children with FASD can be viewed at: https://sites.duke.edu/fasd/symposium-for-educators/
A glossary for promoting dignity for people affected by FASD – (in french)
Tips on how to speak about people with FASD; use of preferred language and phrases in reference to FASD
Triumph: Educating Students with an FASD
Webinar/presentation on educating children with FASD (52 minutes)
Transitions: Tips and Strategies
Tips for transitions for children, youth and adults (18 pages)
Transition Tools and Resources for Families and Caregivers of Youth with Developmental Disabilities
A toolkit designed to prepare youth with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to transition from pediatric to adult healthcare (31 pages)
Transition to Adulthood
Information for youth on transitioning to adulthood (1 page)
