Criteria points for consideration in selecting committee members:
  • Breadth of personal experience with FASD, especially across ages
  • Time available for work involved
  • Family status
  • Connections within and external to FASD community
  • Geographical representation if possible
  • Gender mix if possible
  • Aboriginal representation
  • Broad understanding of issues related to FASD across the lifespan in areas of prevention, diagnosis, intervention, services, supports, systems and families
  • Experience with different systems that families with FASD interact with
  • Experience with individuals with FASD outside own family
  • Awareness of cultural issues
  • Understanding of the differences between biological, foster, adoptive and extended families and ability to work with all
  • Self confidence
  • Insightful
  • Ability to think long-term and prioritize items for action
  • Positive attitude
  • Respect for other points of view
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Articulate and ability to be an active discussant in, and contributor to, committee work
  • Creative thinker and idea generator
  • Willingness to work collaboratively and through consensus
  • Ability and willingness to be a public voice
  • Experience in FASD related work or organizations
  • References