Réunion Island: A Pioneering Model for Fetal Alcohol Protection – An Inspiration for France, Europe, and the World
At the 9th International Conference on Research on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) held in Seattle from March 20-23, 2025, SAF France presented the findings of a 2023 study conducted by OpinionWay. This analysis provides an in-depth overview of awareness levels and alcohol consumption behaviors during pregnancy among parents of children under three, both in mainland France and the overseas territories.
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.
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/
Keira Knowlton: Living with FASD
Personal story of young woman living with FASD (2 minutes)
Karri’s Story
Young adult living with FASD; childhood experiences; explanation of symptoms and challenges of day-to-day life, including school (12 minutes)
The Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Research on the prevalence of FASD is critical for understanding the scale of the disability in our communities and for identifying opportunities for supporting healthy pregnancies. This research can inform decisions about allocating resources and services to support healthy families, and aid in monitoring the effectiveness of prevention efforts.
