Respite and Self Care
Information about eligibility and how to find respite workers (1 webpage with links)
Red Shoes Rock
Red Shoes Rock is a global awareness campaign giving voice and support to those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.
Printable Picture Cards
Printable picture cards of various places, emotions and activities to help children with FASD learn and communicate
PreventFASD.info
The National Organisation for FASD, previously NOFAS-UK, has launched a public outreach campaign aimed at young adults. The new FASD prevention project, “Educating Young People about the Risks of Alcohol in Pregnancy”, targets the 15- to 25-year old range.
Prenatal alcohol exposure and infant gross motor development: a prospective cohort study
Maternal alcohol consumption in pregnancy may have adverse effects on child gross motor (GM) development. This study examined the association between prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and infant GM development at 12-months of age.
Pregnant Women’s Risk Perception of the Teratogenic Effects of Alcohol Consumption in Pregnancy
This is an article about a study that was conducted in order to analyze risk perception of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Population-based prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Canada
The objective of this study was to determine the population-based prevalence of FASD among elementary school students, aged 7 to 9 years, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Ontario, Canada.
Picture This: Life as a Parent of Children with FASD
Originally a film by the Film Board of Canada; Indigenous community members share their personal stories on raising children with FASD (19 minutes)
Let’s Talk About FASD – (in french)
Information for parents and caregivers about routines, behaviours, advocating for your child; some personal anecdotes/stories; information on accesing professionals. Note: uses outdated diagnostic terms (64 pages)
Personal Hygiene
Personal hygiene tips for children with FASD (1 page)
Parenting Kids with FASDs and Invisible Disabilities Successfully
Audio podcast interview with Eileen Devine, LCSW, and expert on FASD. She discusses the challenges for kids with brain differences and their parents and offers helpful strategies. Duration: 54 minutes.
Paradigm Shifts: Reframing your thinking process
A short summary of how to change your thinking about children with FASD. Instead of changing the child, change their environment (2 pages).
