FASD Resources
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability. It is more prevalent than all of the spectrum disorders combined (including Autism).
For general information about FASD, consider visiting the following trusted websites:
FASD United: https://fasdunited.org/
CanFASD :https://canfasd.ca/
Red Shoes Rock: https://redshoesrock.com/
The FASD Collaborative: https://www.fasdcollaborative.com/
Proof Alliance: https://www.fasdcollaborative.com/
FASCETS: https://fascets.org/
Duke University: https://sites.duke.edu/fasd/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/facts.html
Information on Invisible Disabilities
https://invisibledisabilities.org/
Resources to Help with Discussion Questions
Learn about primary characteristics of FASD
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder#:~:text=Signs%20%26%20Symptoms
https://neafan.ca/characteristics-of-fasd/
https://www.knowfasd.ca/
Accommodations teachers can provide
https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/fasd/pubs/fasdeducators_en.pdf
https://canfasd.ca/
How parents accommodate at home
https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/fasd/pubs/fasd_caregivers.pdf
Sensory needs of individuals with FASD
https://fasdsocalnetwork.org/sensory-processinghttps://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/fasd/pubs/fasd_caregivers.pdf https://www.fasdoutreach.ca/resources/all/s/sensory-processing
How to support families who care for an individual with FASD
https://www.piruqatigiit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/English-Handout-How-to-Support-Caregivers.pdf
https://www.proofalliance.org/article/caregivers-building-your-support-network/
FASD Awareness Day and month activities:
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/partners.html
https://redshoesrock.com/