Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnostic clinic capacity in Canadian Provinces and territories
“…This study examined the capacity for interdisciplinary team diagnosis of FASD across selected provinces and territories in Canada. Capacity.. has either remained stable or fallen in all jurisdictions studied between 2015 and 2019..This study revealed that approximately 98% of cases of FASD are underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed, which is supported by previous publications…”
A Caregiver’s Guide to FASD Diagnosis
This guide will help you to understand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and provides information on where to find support for your child or a child in your care.
Supporting your child with FASD: a workshop for Indigenous communities
FASD workers Eric Marier, Randy White/ Kebeyaawsung, Chrysta Wood, Kim Stewart, Cereena Rows and Liane Guenette present information about the ten brain domains that may be affected by FASD. This event features content relevant to the broader indigenous community of Ontario.
Why is FASD diagnosis important?
Issue paper discusses the need for an early and accurate diagnosis for improving outcomes and quality of life of people affected by FASD.
T-ACE Screening Tool
T-ACE is a measurement tool of four questions that are significant identifiers of risk drinking (i.e., alcohol intake sufficient to potentially damage the embryo/fetus).
So You Have Been Diagnosed with FASD – Now What?
Information for youth diagnosed with FASD; information on social skills and healthy relationships; education and learning difficultes; tips on dealing with police and the justice system (126 pages)
SIGN 156 Guideline – Children and young people exposed prenatally to alcohol
This guideline developed in Scotland provides evidence-based recommendations on measurement of alcohol consumption in pregnancy and consensus-based recommendations on various aspects of identification and management of FASD.
Clinical diagnostic sheets for FASD – (in french)
This card provides answers to frequently asked questions about FASD diagnosis and where in Ontario you can find clinics for diagnosis and assessment.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: a guideline for diagnosis across the lifespan
Guideline for diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder across the lifespan.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A guideline for diagnosis across the lifespan
2016 Canadian FASD diagnostic guidelines; Full-text version (91 pages)
FASD Diagnostic Clinic Cards
This card provides answers to frequently asked questions about FASD diagnosis and where in Ontario you can find clinics for diagnosis and assessment.
3rd Biennial FASD ONE symposium – Using Screening, Diagnosis and Data to Improve Outcomes
Webinar/presentation by Dr. Jocelynn Cook about diagnosis of FASD and 2016 guidelines (approx. 45 minutes)
