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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Coaltion of Ottawa

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

FASD is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities with lifelong implications.

Vision:

"An integrated response to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder that optimizes the health and wellbeing of our community."

Mission Statement:

"The mission of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Coalition of Ottawa is to support prevention strategies and promote awareness of FASD and available resources. Initiatives of the Coalition will demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding of FASD, utilize partnerships and build on existing community resources."

The Coalition brings together individuals from a variety of sectors. Members of the Coalition are currently involved in the following working groups:

Community training
Prevention and Health Promotion
FASD and Schools

New Webcast

Picture This: Life as a Parent with Children with FASD

Apr 3, 2009

Picture This: Life as a Parent with Children with FASDHealthy Generations Family Support Program is very pleased to present and share ...

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Photo Gallery

International FASD A...

FASD Canadian Link

VON Canada's listserve for connecting people and sharing information across Canada

FASD and the Justice System

A resource for justice system professionals and others who are grappling to understand FASD with case law, legal resources, background information, and practical tips close at hand.

Best Start: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre

FASD Stakeholders for Ontario

An FASD trainer’s website: Building on Canadian Expertise

A Canadian website designed for professionals involved in training and/or working to increase knowledge and skills of other professionals on the topics of alcohol use and pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

… Working to reduce alcohol- and drug-related harms

Canadian Foundation on Fetal Alcohol Research