National FASD Framework Archives

The Federal Government plays a part

canfasdblogSeptember 24, 2025Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

Without strong national leadership and sustained funding, Canada continues to fall short when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and care.

Australia launches national guidelines for FASD

canfasdblogJuly 7, 2025NewsLeave a Comment

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Health professionals in Australia now have access to national clinical practice guidelines to assess and diagnose FASD.

The dangers of online trends: FASD and celebrity speculation

canfasdblogMay 21, 2025DiagnosisLeave a Comment

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Over the past few years there has been an increase in behind-a-phone-screen “diagnosis” of celebrities and public figures with disabilities like FASD.

CanFASD responds to Federal Election result

canfasdblogMay 7, 2025NewsLeave a Comment

The results are in – Canada has chosen a new government.

Make FASD Matter: Getting Ready for the 2025 Federal Election

canfasdblogMarch 26, 2025NewsLeave a Comment

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This is your chance to make FASD a political priority – here’s how you can get involved.

Support for Bill S-253: FASD from a Prevention Lens

canfasdblogFebruary 12, 2025NewsLeave a Comment

This brief addresses how the framework proposed in the bill could advance FASD prevention in Canada and highlights how important it is to see FASD prevention as a women’s health and social justice issue.