FASD Learning Series
A series of videos on a wide range of FASD topics including FASD in the classroom, transitioning to adulthood with FASD, diagnosis, mentoring, employment and housing (1-2 hours).
FASD and Justice
Webcast of people with FASD and the justic system; examples of interactions with police and courtroom officials (1.5 hours)
Employability Strategies for Persons with FASD
Issues in employability for people with FASD; strategies for promoting employability (2 hours; presentation slides available)
Disability Tax Credit
Information from Revenue Canada and the Government of Canada on applying for the Disability Tax Credit; downloadable forms
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)
Becoming a Successful Adult Learner
Information on how to prepare for post-secondary education; strategies for adult learners (1.5 hours; presentation slides available)
Becoming a Guardian
Information about obtaining guardianship; links to the forms that need to be filled out
Baby Steps – Caring for Babies with Prenatal Substance Exposure
Caring for babies with prenatal exposure to substances, including: attachment; sleeping; crying and feeding information; infant development; and overall health and care. Caution: uses old FASD diagnostic terms (104 pages)
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems.
A First Nations Community Response to FASD
Webcast of community based, culturally informed and collective ways to respond to FASD; FASD best practices and First Nation traditional values (2 hours)
Living with FASD – As a person, as a parent
This session is intended to share the experiences of a mother who both lives with a diagnosis of FASD and parents one child with and one without FASD.
Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)
The Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) provides funding to community groups that promote the healthy development of young children from birth to age 6, who face challenges that put their health at risk.
