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 Note: some outdated diagnostic terms (63 pages)
I am a Caregiver! For a person with FASD (poster)
A short summary of challenges faced by people with FASD at different ages and what caregivers need to meet these challenges and to take care of themselves (1 page)
I am a Caregiver! For a Person with FASD (guide)
Resource guide for caregivers of a person with FASD. Topics include life with FASD across the lifespan, sensory issues, sleep, routines, eating, behaviour and self-care (28 pages)
How to Explain an FASD Diagnosis to Your Child
Tips on how to explain the diagnosis of FASD to your child in a way that they can understand, and feel empowered by their disorder.
Healthy Bodies for Girls: A Parent’s Guide on Puberty for Girls with Disabilities
Toolkit and appendix (storyboard and visuals) to discuss puberty with girls who have an intellectual or developmental disability (20 pages)
Healthy Bodies for Boys: A Parent’s Guide on Puberty for Boys with Disabilities
Toolkit and appendix (storyboard and visuals) to discuss puberty with boys who have an intellectual or developmental disability (16 pages)
Genetic and Epigenetic Perspectives on the Role of Fathers in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Research article on the possible impact of fathers’ alcohol intake prior to conception on FASD.
FASD Toolkit
Practical strategies for many common FASD concerns and do-it-yourself tools for everyday life (48 pages)
FASD Toolkit
This toolkit was designed to educate clinicians, families and communities about FASD through videos, activities and worksheets. Caregivers will also find it useful to educate their families and communities about FASD, especially the Life Skills section and the video library.
FASD Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Twenty different tips/strategies for parents/caregivers and how to deal with certain behaviour or situations; some self-care tips for parents/caregivers (42 pages)
