By Marian Faa Anne Russell thought it was safe to drink alcohol while pregnant with her son, Seth, but her actions led to him being born
Category: FASD In The News
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: Tayside mums reveal the reality of ‘invisible condition’
by Sarah Williamson and Lesley-Anne Kelly A recent report by Adoption Scotland found that more than one in three adopted children in Scotland are either diagnosed with
CBC: Manitoba launches FASD pilot program to help young adults get diagnosed
Manitoba is launching a pilot program to help young adults get access to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder assessment and diagnoses, starting with those who have been involved
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder amid COVID-19: Fewer services, potential boost in rate
Kelly D. Harding Adjunct Professor, Psychology, Laurentian University Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the leading developmental disability in Canada. Despite its preventable nature, there is concern
CanFASD: 4 Unique Ways Canadians are Celebrating FASD Day During a Pandemic
Today is the International FASD Awareness Day. First celebrated in 1999, FASD Day is held on the ninth day of the ninth month to encourage
Parents of 10 Give ‘Great Life’ to 6 Adopted with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
By Alexandra Rockey Fleming Photo: REBECCA GREENFIELD Everyone has seen children’s tantrums, but when first-time parents Alicia and Josh Dougherty welcomed 4-year-old foster child Alex into