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Join our Family Advisory Committee
Looking for caregivers in Alberta to join an advisory committee. Advise on research priorities for families impacted by FASD.
“YOU DON’T WANT TO DRINK? WHAT ARE YOU, PREGNANT?!”
PORTRAYALS OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DURING PREGNANCY ON TELEVISION
CCSA Updates Canada’s Low Risk Drinking Guidelines
Since being published in 2011, there has been substantial new research on alcohol use and the physical, mental, and social effects.
CCSA: Understanding Substance Use
This first education module explains the spectrum of substance use, problematic substance use and substance use disorder, strategies for reducing harm, and how to build resilience. The module
What Happened During FASD Awareness Month 2022
Article reposted from: canfasd blog, September 28, 2022, CanFASD Research and Publications FASD Awareness Month is almost over! Our theme this year was building strengths and abilities. The
Support a National FASD Strategy this FASD Awareness Month
Article reposted from: canfasd blog, September 14, 2022, CanFASD Research and Publications CanFASD has been working hard to encourage the Federal Government to develop and fund a National
FASD Awareness Internationally
Article reposted from: canfasd blog, September 7, 2022, CanFASD Research and Publications This Friday September 9th is International FASD Awareness Day! Throughout the month of September, events are
A Caregiver’s Guide To FASD Diagnosis
Article reposted from: canfasd blog CanFASD Research and Publications This guide is intended for caregivers (birth parents, kinship caregivers, foster parents, or adoptive parents) of children who were prenatally
Issue Paper: Psychotherapy for Individuals with FASD
Article reposted from: canfasd blog August 17, 2022 CanFASD Research and Publications Issue: Many people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) experience mental health challenges at some point
FASD Resource: I am a Caregiver
Welcome to the “I am a Caregiver” resource guide for those providing care to a person with FASD. This guide was developed by CanFASD as a way for
FASD: A Whole-Body Diagnosis
This webinar is led by world-renowned motivational speaker, trainer and peer mentor Myles Himmelreich. He will speak about his lived experience and research conducted by FASD peer mentors
Tips for Caregivers
The Saskatchewan FASD Network has created several resources to help people learn about FASD and create strategies to support individuals with this disability. One gem is their ‘Tips
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
FASD Month Awareness
Join in FASD Month Awareness & Events. Report from CanFASD
CanFASD Annual Report 21/22
The CanFASD 2021/2022 Annual Report is now available to view
Caregiver Experiences
Highlight Successes and Strengths in People with FASD
Together for FASD: A Conference Overview
CanFASD, Together Finding Answers Improving Outcomes
Ask Me Anything About FASD with Jeff Noble
FASD podcast, Ask Me Anything Show with Jeff Noble
CCNB/UNB FASD Certificate Program
Earn your FASD Certificate Program Online! Starts October 17, 2022
CCSA: Cannabis use during Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Clearing the smoke on cannabis. Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding.
Why it is Important to Include the Voice of Families in Research
From age 4 to 8, children become increasingly aware about normative situations for adults to consume alcohol
Caregiver Handouts: Games & Activities
Caregiver resources for infants to adolescents. Prepared by HCDC Pediatrics
Research Study: Adults Drinking + Children
From age 4 to 8, children become increasingly aware about normative situations for adults to consume alcohol
Optimizing Employment Opportunities and Outcomes for People with FASD
Policy Webinar Report, Prepared by CanFASD & Canada Northwest FASD Partnership
Call For Abstracts
FASD and Mental Health, it's all connected. Abstract deadline May 31, 2022
Webinar: Women, Alcohol Consumption And The Covid-19 Pandemic
Watch a webinar on Women, Alcohol Consumption And The Covid-19 Pandemic hosted by PAHO an WHO EURO.
Get Topic-Specific Information on FASD from Our Past Webinars
We wanted to take this opportunity to share the recordings of some of our most popular past webinars so you can continue to stay up to date on the most recent FASD information.
Human Trafficking and FASD
From December 13th to 24th CanFASD be releasing a new mocktail recipe every day.
Mocktails For Me Campaign
Why are you keeping you Holiday Spirits alcohol-free for? Check out the provincial Mocktails For Me campaign!
12 Days of Mocktails is Back
From December 13th to 24th CanFASD be releasing a new mocktail recipe every day.
Round Up Your Bill
In partnership with Firestone Restaurant we are excited to introduce the Round Up Your Bill campaign!
Alcohol-Free Holiday Season
Mocktails For Me. Support pregnant women in an alcohol free pregnancy.
Coffee Fundraiser
In partnership with Cupper’s Coffee & Tea House we are excited to introduce the unique SOUTH ALBERTA FASD NETWORK Whole Bean and Ground Coffee.
International FASD Awareness Day
For More information about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) visit: FASD.alberta.ca PreventionConversation.org
Policing and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
March 15, 2021 By Peter Wigand Published by Blue Line : blueline.ca | Link to article Policing is evolving at a rapid pace and officers must stay updated
Articles from CanFASD
Visit the CanFASD site for more content.
- Substance Use Treatment with People with FASD
- FASD Prevention Seminar Series: Level 3 & 4 Holistic Support in Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Working with The Towards Healthy Outcomes Framework: Lessons from a Graduate Research Assistant
- School experiences for students with FASD: CARE Study Update
- New Webinar: Substance Use and Treatment
- Every Moment Matters – An evidence-based FASD prevention campaign for Australia
- Actionable research! Reflecting on 5 years of FASD prevention research
- FASD AWARENESS DAY 2022
- Prompting International Collaboration through an International Seminar Series on FASD Prevention
- FASD Prevention: An Annotated Bibliography of Articles Published in 2021
There is no safe time, no safe kind,
and no safe amount of alcohol to consume during pregnancy.
In Alberta, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) programs and services actively encourage that drinking no alcohol during pregnancy is best – no exposure equals no risk. These programs address prevention, awareness as well as supports for diagnosis/assessment and a variety of supports to individuals with FASD and their families.
