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.
A Mustard Seed of Hope: Culturally grounded approaches within wraparound care for pregnant and parenting women dealing with substance use and trauma
Culturally grounded approaches within wraparound care for pregnant and parenting women dealing with substance use and trauma
Prenatal alcohol exposure and health at midlife: Self-reported health outcomes in two cohorts
The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Hypothesis (DOHaD) suggests prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) should have implications for adult physical and mental health. Since the health profile of older adults with PAE and diagnoses of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is unknown, the current study evaluates self-reported health problems of midlife adults with and without a history of PAE to describe these outcomes.
Modifiable Lifestyle Factors to Support Neurodevelopment in FASD – FASD Research Conference 2025
Modifiable lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sleep, and exercise are crucial in supporting brain development.This session provides an evidence-based, practical overview of modifiable lifestyle factors to support development in FASD.
Sensory Processing and FASD
Even though families and individuals with FASD often talk about sensory differences, researchers haven’t studied them much, especially across the lifespan. CanFASD wrote an issue paper to summarize what we do know about sensory issues in people with FASD and what still needs more research.
Siblings Canada Learning Hub
Explore our curated collection of free resources that support siblings of people with disabilities.
Resentment & Parenting with Robyn Gobbel
Resentment is a familiar feeling on this unexpected parenting journey. Despite doing the hard, ongoing work of relearning how to understand behavior, parent, and build a family, some days are still filled with frustration. You’re not a bad person. But resentment just feels bad!
From Placenta to Brain: Alcohol’s Impact on Development
A new study from the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) looks at how prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) changes placental metabolism and what that means for fetal brain development.
An updated systematic review of the literature on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and the criminal legal system
This updated review identified 54 studies (2017–2024) on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and the criminal legal system—more than double the 2018 review. Most research, from Canada and Australia, highlights growing knowledge but ongoing gaps in interventions, outcomes, and socio-cultural factors. Future research priorities are outlined.
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.
What it takes to support a loved one with FASD
This photovoice project describes the experiences and the challenges faced by those supporting loved ones with FASD. This photovoice project highlights several themes that are consistent with the results of caregiver research and provide a glimpse into the experience of those supporting loved ones with FASD.
FASD & Sensory Challenges
This workshop will discuss the “Pyramid of Learning” and how children’s early developmental movements, milestones, and early life trauma affect the nervous system.
