Recovering Hope
Recovering Hope is an intimate and evocative video about the mothers and families of children who are affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The video, created for viewing by women in recovery and their counselors, is divided into to half-hour episodes to allow time for discussion within a treatment session.
Pregnant Women’s Risk Perception of the Teratogenic Effects of Alcohol Consumption in Pregnancy
This is an article about a study that was conducted in order to analyze risk perception of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Practical Strategies and Support for Families Affected by FASD
Webcast of practical ideas for families affected by FASD; how parents can strengthen their relationships with their children; how to help youth with FASD (2 hours)
Let’s Talk About FASD – (in french)
Information for parents and caregivers about routines, behaviours, advocating for your child; some personal anecdotes/stories; information on accesing professionals. Note: uses outdated diagnostic terms (64 pages)
Parenting Kids with FASDs and Invisible Disabilities Successfully
Audio podcast interview with Eileen Devine, LCSW, and expert on FASD. She discusses the challenges for kids with brain differences and their parents and offers helpful strategies. Duration: 54 minutes.
Parenting Indigenous Children with FASD – Guide to Culture for Non-Indigenous Caregivers
This booklet is a guide to culture for non-Indigenous caregivers of Indigenous children affected by FASD. It shares some reasons why culture is important, how you can connect as a family to the child’s culture and stories from other families.
Parental Expectations with an Adult Child Impacted by FASD
Challenges that arise when young adults are transitioning into adulthood; presentation given by a social worker and mother of two children with FASD (1.5 hours, presentation slides available)
Paradigm Shifts: Reframing your thinking process
A short summary of how to change your thinking about children with FASD. Instead of changing the child, change their environment (2 pages).
Mocktails for Mom
Brochure for future parents: Information and tips about the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy.
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)
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)
