Drink Less Is Better
Drinking less is better. We now know that even a small amount of alcohol can be damaging to health.
Submit Your Abstract: Canada FASD Conference
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Top FASD Articles of 2022
A group of CanFASD staff members, Research Leads, and members of our Family Advisory Committee selects the articles. The group chooses research that aligns best with CanFASD’s areas of focus and that is generalizable to Canadians, can influence policy or practice, is ground-breaking or newsworthy, and is scientifically rigorous.
Support to attend the Canada FASD Conference
People with FASD, lived experience with FASD, and caregivers of people with FASD can now apply for financial support to attend the Canada FASD Conference this November.
Celebrating Strengths in FASD
Its Neurodiversity Celebration Week! We had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Katy Flannigan to talk about a new study we’re doing on strengths in adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Here are a few highlights from that conversation.
Course: Substance Use Treatment and FASD
The course shares evidence-based knowledge and best practices on how to support individuals with FASD with substance use treatment.
CanFASD Welcomes Updated Guidance on Alcohol Use
Drinking less is better. We now know that even a small amount of alcohol can be damaging to health.
Drinking Alcohol While Pregnant
Less than 1 drink per week can cause ‘significant’ changes in the brains of fetuses
Drinking During Pregnancy Changes Baby’s Brain Structure
Pregnant women who drink small-to-moderate amounts of alcohol during pregnancy risk altering their baby’s brain structure and delaying brain development.
Applications for the 2023 FASD Research Award
The Canada FASD Research Network is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the Dr. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award! Deadline: October 14th, 2022
