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Broad
Based (General Information that fits more than one
category)
The Asante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This site provides information about upcoming FASD associated
events, links to other organizations that provides support /
information for families living with FASD, links to research and
articles on FASD related
topics, and a glossary of FASD terms. |
BC Ministry of Education Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This web site provides information about the effects of FASD on
student learning and behaviour. Learning modules include ‘what
is FASD?’, ‘alcohol effects on the developing
brain’, ‘primary disabilities’, ‘paradigm shift’, ‘secondary disabilities’, ‘environment’, ‘relationship’, ‘school
experiences’, ‘cause and
effect/impulsivity’, ‘memory difficulties’, ‘slow processing
pace’, and ‘dysmaturity’. |
FASD Connections
The FASD Connections website purpose is to assist adults and
adolescents with FASD. It has areas for birth mothers, individuals
with FASD and others. There are online forums, links to articles
and new information on FASD. The founders of the website offer training services and can be contacted
through this site. |
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This Washington based site has separate web
pages, helpful information and links in the following categories: educators, advocacy, expectant mothers / family planning, living with
FASD and health care professionals.
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Canadian
Centre on Substance Abuse
The CCSA mandate is to provide national leadership and evidence-informed
analysis and advice to mobilize collaborative efforts to reduce
alcohol and other drug related harms. This site has a wide array
of FASD links and resources. It aims to provide recent, accurate
information and to serve as a gateway to credible Canadian sources of information. |
FASLink Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society
(Research, Information,
Support and Communications)
This site contains a wide range of FASD focused
materials and links. The FASLink discussion forum connects individuals, families and professionals dealing with FASD to other similar
individuals throughout the world. |
FAS World: FAS Day
This site provides ideas and suggestions of activities for celebration of International
FASD Awareness Day. |
Caregivers
Better Endings New Beginnings
This site was developed by Jodee Kulp and her family. It contains
information relevant to teens with FASD, including book and video reviews, and many links to other resources, as well
as some interactive support sites. |
Zero to Three Newsletter
This site provides information on pregnancy and child development
from prenatal to age three. It has a very
interesting interactive site on brain development. |
Justice System
FASD and the Justice System
This site is a resource where justice system professionals
and others can access information re: implications of FASD in the Justice System. It includes background information, what can
be done to help, case examples, etc. |
Prevention
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
This site provides information on prevention and treatment
of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. It contains general information on FASD and a few resources (101 ways to have a healthy baby)
focused on FASD prevention. |
Research
Canada Northwest FASD Research Network
The Canada Northwest FASD Research Network (CanFASD Northwest) aims
to build research capacity across Western Canada and the Territories
to address high priority research questions, to devise more effective
prevention and support strategies for women, for individuals with FASD
and their families, and to better inform policy. This website has a searchable
dabatabase for research, programs, courses and demonstration projects
underway within the Canada Northwest region. |
The Journal of FAS International
This site provides free access to peer reviewed FASD research
published in the Journal of FAS International and reports on other significant peer reviewed papers, upcoming conferences,
and events. |
Education Resources Information Center
This is a search engine through which it is possible to access
the largest digital library of education literature, including a number of articles on FASD. |
FASD Research from 1973 to 2004
This site provides links to research articles dated 1973-2004. |
Center for
Disease Control (CDC)
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities (NCBDDD), information on FASD, surveillance and prevention
projects, research, ordering information for publications and resources,
information on the National FAS Task Force which makes recommendations
that contribute to a national agenda for enhancing identification,
intervention, and prevention of FAS and other prenatal alcohol-related
effects. |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Center for Excellence
Sponsored by the
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), Substance Abuse and
Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). This web site offers information
to individuals, families, and communities affected by FAS in an
effort to improve quality
of life. Also provides links to other projects designed to improve
knowledge of FASD and promote best practices. |
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Addiction (NIAAA)
A branch
of the National Institutes of Health has a wide range of materials
in Spanish
and English on prevention for teens, college age students, links
to clinical trials and other research, medical databases, training
and
conference schedules
and other resources.
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ |
University of Washington Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit
Site describes
research projects on fetal alcohol and drug effects across
the life span, has extensive
information on fetal alcohol and drug effects resources and
trainings, and provides consultation for persons of any age thought to
be
affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol. |
Training
FAS World
This site focuses on building public awareness of and providing
support and information to parents, caregivers
and professionals. Resources available focus on services provided by Bonnie
Buxton and Brian Philcox. |
FASE out: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Outreach Project
This site provides access to presentations created and delivered by the FASEout
project, a national database of trainers and a forum for trainers to use for sharing up to date information
and resources.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consultation, Education and Training Services,
Inc.
This site contains background information on FASD, information
about the training, services provided, and resources recommended by FACETS. |
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