FASD & Me
Trusted Resources for Caregivers and Families
Interwoven maintains a list of additional FASD-informed resources for parents, caregivers, and family members of a loved one with FASD. Explore the list below for more information.
Canadian research networks
Researchers across Canada are continually expanding the body of knowledge about FASD in Canada, often in collaboration with lived experience experts, families, and caregivers. These are the most comprehensive sources for evidence-based research and information for families:
Ontario-centric FASD Resources
The FASD & Me project was developed originally in Ontario, Canada. Here’s a quick guide to public resources specifically for people who reside in Ontario:
Gov. of Ontario Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) programs and services (bilingual)
FASD Ontario, by Health Nexus (bilingual)
Find an FASD Worker:
FASD workers/coordinators will deliver child, youth and family-centered services to children and youth with FASD, and/or possible FASD, and their families.
The Indigenous FASD/Child Nutrition Program
Designed and delivered by Indigenous service providers to Indigenous children, youth and families, the program includes personal support and intervention services, education on healthy eating, and traditional cultural activities to promote FASD prevention.
Additional Provincial Canadian Resources
These provincial FASD resource networks/hubs across Canada offer specialized resources for teachers, educators, and other professionals.
Additional Specialized Resources
Lifespan information and planning
Towards Healthy Outcomes 2.0
A comprehensive framework for integrated community intervention and support across the lifespan of persons with FASD.
KnowFASD.ca
For individuals with FASD to understand neurobehavioural challenges, strategies, and research.
Mental health
CanFASD Mental Health Resource and Practice Guide
PCMH Family Care Resource Center
Sensory Processing
CanFASD Sensory Processing Archives
Aggression & challenging behaviour (AFCCA)
National Consortium on AFCCA—Resource Library
A Tornado in the Family: FASD During Childhood & Adolescence, A Scoping Review
FASD and Aggression: From Conceptualization to Clinical Best Practice