Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: About, causes and co-occurring conditions
General information on FASD; its causes, signs and symptoms, prevention, health effects and links to available supports/resources
Caution: some information is dated
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) programs and services
Reports and supports related to FASD in Ontario; provinces initiative to support those with FASD
FASD Communities across Ontario
Please watch this 30 minutes video to hear the voices from FASD Communities across Ontario.
Expert Statement on Physical Activity and Brain Health in Children and Youth
A team of experts in pediatric neuroscience and exercise science created this Expert Statement, looking at the relationship between physical activity and brain health in children and youth. Physical activity plays an important role in helping children and youth learn better, solve problems more creatively, and develop healthier brains. Children and youth who are least active or who have brain-based disabilities may have the most to gain.
Disability Benefits in Ontario: Who can get them and how to apply
How to apply to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) for people who have serious health problems (35 pages)
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails for Mom
Brochure for future parents: Information and tips about the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy.
Childbirth Preparation and Support Tool
This tool was created for health care providers to use with their patients who might require extra support during pregnancy and childbirth. This tool aims to help providers learn more about individuals with complicated emotional and behavioural presentations that are often misdiagnosed and misunderstood.
What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
A resource book for early childhood educators or parents about how FASD affects children before they are school-aged. This book describes how FASD affects the brain and includes strategies to use in a child care setting or at home (68 pages)
Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
Provides resources to help promote Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. The guidelines set safe alcohol drink limits per week for men and women, as well as tips to promote a culture of moderation and reduce the long-term health risks of drinking alcohol.
Becoming a Guardian
Information about obtaining guardianship; links to the forms that need to be filled out
Be Safe – Have an Alcohol Free Pregnancy
Printer-friendly handout in English and 11 other languages for future parents: provides information and tips about alcohol use in pregnancy and FASD.
Alcohol, Pregnancy, and your Mental Health during COVID-19
This one-page infographic provides resources and links on alcohol, pregnancy and mental health. It is available on canfasd.ca in English, French, Mandarin and Spanish.
