Managing Emotions
Strategies for parents/caregivers on helping children manage their emotions (1 page)
Making Sense of the Madness: An FASD Survival Guide
A man shares his experiences as a caregiver of children and youth with FASD; tips from his own experiences including self-care. Caution: uses old diagnositc terms (70 pages)
Making a Difference: Working with students who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
A comprehensive reference guide for elementary and secondary school educators. Note: uses older FASD terminology (112 pages)
Sam’s Bear
Children story from the perspective of the teddy bear of a child with FASD. Contains an appendix that explains FASD, its impact on the brain and offers practical strategies. (29 pages)
Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Personal story of youth living with FASD; mother talks on raising a child with FASD (2 minutes)
Living with FASD: Myles Himmelreich
Personal story of living with FASD (1 hour)
Let’s talk about FASD
Information for parents and caregivers about routines, behaviours, advocating for your child; some personal anecdotes/stories; information on accessing professionals. Note: some outdated diagnostic terms (63 pages)
Women and Alcohol
This resource was developed through the support of the Education Training Council, Alberta FASD Cross Ministry Committee and reviewed by experts from the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and the Canada FASD Research Network. Updated September 2017
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Justice System – (in french)
Information about FASD and justice system including trials, sentencing, fitness to stand trials and memory problems. Caution: uses old diagnostic terms
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
Website for individuals with learning disabilities. Resources and training related to advocacy in school and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) may be relevant to FASD
Learn the Dance: Community Making a Difference
How two schools focused on relationships, built upon strengths, and reframed behaviours in order to support two students with FASD to find success and a sense of belonging within the school community (45 min)
KnowFASD
This site introduces the neurobehavioural difficulties that may appear throughout the lifespan of individuals with FASD. It summarizes the common neurobehavioural features of FASD found in current research.
