We’re excited to share three brand-new resources from CanFASD that you won’t want to miss! Dive into our latest Annual Impact Report, explore the Top FASD Research Articles of 2024, and check out the newly updated Common Messages Guide.
Whether you have FASD, provide daily support to someone who does, or are brand new to the field, these releases are packed with insights to support and informyour work.
Updated FASD Common Messages Guide
Our Common Messages Guide promotes respectful, accurate, and evidence-informed language when talking about FASD. First published in 2017, the guide is reviewed each year to reflect the latest research and conversations within the community.
Highlights from the 2025 update include:
- A shift in prevention messaging to focus on alcohol use during pregnancy, not the prevention of the disability.
- Updated terminology to reflect that FASD is “one of the most common” neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- A move away from outdated terms like “leading cause,” emphasizing FASD as a disability, not a cause.
- Revised language around legal system involvement, replacing “criminal justice” with “criminal legal involvement.”
- A new section on breastfeeding and FASD.
- Clarifications around life expectancy messaging to avoid stigma and feelings of hopelessness.
2024-2025 Annual Impact Report
Wondering what CanFASD has been up to this year? Dive into our 2024-2025 Annual Impact Report for a look at the incredible strides we’ve made! From pushing forward Bill S-253 for a National FASD Framework, to expanding housing services and supports, to developing an Indigenous framework for FASD in Canada, to launching innovative prevention tools and growing our national database – we’ve been busy turning evidence into action.
Check out the full report to see how we’re driving change across Canada!
Top FASD Articles of 2024
In addition to our annual report, we’re proud to release this year’s list of Top FASD Research Articles. Each year, we curate a list of the Top FASD Research Articles to highlight what we think are some of the most the most interesting and impactful findings in the field. Chosen by our team, Research Leads, and Family Advisory Committee, these articles highlight a selection of the best Canadian and international FASD research.
This year’s selection spans topics such as:
- Diagnosis and intervention
- Service delivery and health outcomes
- Involvement in the legal system
- Wellbeing across the lifespan
In essence, these articles showcase how researchers and practitioners are actively improving outcomes and shaping better practices across sectors.
We hope you find these resources useful!
FASD is a constantly evolving field, with new research and tools emerging all the time – and we’re proud to be your go-to source for the latest Canadian updates.
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