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Canada's source for evidence-based information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Canada's source for evidence-based information on FASD

Prevention

Research on preventing alcohol-exposed pregnancies and supporting women and family health and wellbeing.

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Child Welfare

Research to best understand and support the high rates of individuals with FASD in the child welfare system.

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Diagnosis

Research on screening, assessing, and diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and prevalence rates.

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Justice

Research to reduce the rates of those with FASD in the justice system and improve interaction and support.

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Intervention

Research on supports and treatment for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and their families at all stages of their life.

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Did you know?

FASD is one of the leading neurodevelopment disabilities in Canada. It impacts 4% of Canadians. That’s more than autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome combined!

New Releases

Issue Paper
The Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Issue Paper
Sensory Processing and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Issue Paper
FASD Prevalence in Special Populations

New Research

Preliminary findings from caregiver reports on suicidality and contextual risk factors in Canadian minoritized youth with FASD
December 2024

Integrated service delivery for individuals with FASD
September 2024

Math Abilities Among Children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties: Understanding Cognitive Factors and Evaluating a Pilot Intervention
August 2024

Improve Your Practice!

Take our online learning courses to learn more about FASD and how it relates to your work.

Feature Resources

FASD for Community and Social Services Professionals Level II

Online Course

Designed for frontline workers that work directly with individuals with FASD and their families.

FASD From a Rights-Based Perspective

Webinar Recording

This webinar recording outlines what the UNCRPD is and how it intersects with FASD.

Caregiver Approaches, Resiliencies, and Experiences Raising Individuals with FASD

Project Update

We asked caregivers “What challenges, successes, or experiences have been important to you?”

Supporting individuals trying to reduce their alcohol intake

Blog

New person-centred guidebook available.

Stay Connected to our Network!

Events

The Canada FASD Conference will return in 2025 to Toronto, Ontario.

Webinars

There are currently no webinars scheduled, check back here soon!

Membership

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News & Blog

Resources

Webinars

Watch presentations on various topics related to FASD.

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Online Courses

Improve your practice and better support people with FASD.

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Research

Evidence on FASD and related topics summarized into helpful resources.

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Info for Families

Resources for those with FASD, caregivers, and families.

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Issue Papers

Topic-specific summaries and recommendations for policy.

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Membership

Stay up to date on FASD news and research with our member program.

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About CanFASD

We are Canada’s only national research network focused on addressing the extraordinary complexities of FASD.

We bring together a number of different voices to create research, share information, develop effective resources, and improve policy. Ultimately we’re working toward healthy outcomes for all.

The National FASD Database is the only project of its kind in Canada. FASD diagnostic clinics across Canada input data into this database to give us a better picture of what FASD looks like in Canada. It is one of the ways we are building on FASD research and evidence to improve outcomes.

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Caregiver Experiences

Our study about the experiences of people who are caring for those with FASD seeks to understand the full picture of caregiving experiences. This is an ongoing study with updates published twice a year. Caregivers from around the world are invited to participate.

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CHOoSE Housing Project

This research project is bringing stakeholders together to respond to the housing needs of individuals with FASD. We are currently collecting evidence and experiences from all stakeholders to improve housing services and policy in Canada. Our goal is to provide housing supports that will support people with FASD across the lifespan.

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Ongoing Studies

We have a number of ongoing research studies that need participants. Share your experience and help move FASD forward in Canada. Learn more!

Campaigns

Get involved in our latest campaigns to help improve FASD awareness and support in Canada! Learn more.

Research Awards

Are you helping move the field of FASD forward with an innovative project or study? You could be eligible for one of our research awards!

Canada is a world leader in FASD research. Imagine how much further we could go with your support.

Help us build towards healthy outcomes for all. Donate to CanFASD and improve research for FASD prevention, intervention, and diagnosis. Your contribution helps us create and share new research and evidence to improve policy and practice.

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Canada is a world leader in FASD research

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