“It is so inspiring and energizing to be able to connect with people from across the globe who are working on improving women’s health and the lives of individuals with FASD.”
Everyone plays a part in FASD prevention
Working together to provide holistic, health promoting responses to these complex and interconnected influences are vital to FASD prevention.
Every province and territory plays a part this FASD Month
From innovative campaigns to community events, each region is making strides to educate the public about FASD.
“How can you tell if someone has FASD?” and other FAQs
Happy FASD Awareness Day! In this blog, we are debunking the myths and answering the most common questions people ask about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Trainee Series: Exploring Best Practices for FASD Within Indigenous Communities
As an Indigenous woman and researcher, I was interested in the ways Indigenous individuals with FASD and Indigenous communities are culturally supported.
New Issue Paper: Folic Acid, Choline Supplementation and FASD
Emerging research suggests that use of micronutrient supplements during pregnancy, especially folic acid and choline, may mitigate the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure and support healthy pregnancies.
Guiding Change in Alcohol Use through Compassionate Dialogue and Self-Help
David Brown tells us about the integrated approach he and his colleague recommend for supporting individuals who are trying to reduce their alcohol intake.
Students travel to Canada FASD Conference to share their research
Celisse Bibr and Taylor Watkins were recipients of the Student Travel Award for the Canada FASD Conference 2023. Read their first-hand experiences of attending the conference and sharing their research.
Advocate for people with FASD in Public Health Consultation
The Public Health Agency of Canada is leading a consultation to inform their Vision 2030 initiative – a plan that looks to shape the future of public health in our country.
Weaving the Voices of Lived Experience and Research into the National Framework
Despite the high prevalence rate of individuals with FASD, Canada does not have a National FASD framework.