Resources for Understanding & Supporting FASD
When we understand what's driving the behavior, we can identify appropriate accommodations and support. Focusing on positive, preventative strategies—rather than simply reacting to problems—leads to better outcomes for individuals, stronger relationships, and improved quality of life.
Despite affecting up to 1 in 20 people, FASD remains unfamiliar to many professionals, leaving families struggling to access essential services. The resources and organizations below offer FASD-specific and trauma-informed support
FASD UNITED FAMILY NAVIGATOR
FASD United's Family Navigators serve members of the FASD community by providing expert one-on-one support and referrals for resources & services. This services is free and available via phone or online support request.
Tools for Effective and Respectful Communications
FASD United's comprehensive guide to respectful, person-first language when discussing FASD, substance use, and individuals with lived experience. For more, go to FASDUnited.org.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
CHILDREN'S RESEARCH TRIANGLE (Chicago)
EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT
FLORISSA CENTER (Dixon)
EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT
CAMP FASD A FASD COMMUNITY
DR. TODD OCHS (Chicago ) PHYSICIAN
HFS HOME & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
DCFS POST ADOPTION SERVICES & SUPPORT
SUPPORT RESOURCES
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
SUPPORT RESOURCES
FUSION CENTER NETWORK Diagnostic evaluation
BARB CLARK CONSULTS/TRAINING
PATRICIA KASPER CONSULTS
EILEEN DEVINE CONSULTS/TRAINING
RECOMMENDED READING
EDUCATION & RESOURCES
RECOMMENDED READING
WEBINARS & TRAINING
EDUCATION & RESOURCES
RECOMMENDED READING
FASD COLLABORATIVE FREE WEBINARS
FASD COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT GROUPS
THE FLORIDA CENTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
UNIV OF ROCHESTER RESOURCES
NTIUPSTREAM RESOURCES
EDUCATION & RESOURCES
EDUCATION & RESOURCES
EDUCATION & RESOURCES
FASD UNITED HELP & INFORMATION
PROOF ALLIANCE HELP & INFORMATION
ME & MY FASD FASD BOOKLET
THE FASD PROJECT THE FILM
CANFASD FASD RESEARCH NETWORK
NOFASD AUSTRALIA ADULTS with FASD
PROOF ALLIANCE FASD & ADULTHOOD
LEGAL CONSULTANT DAVID BOULDING
DOWNLOADABLE HANDOUTS
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Eight Magic Keys for Developing Successful Interventions for Students with FASD
Understanding how students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders learn, and 8 tools for developing strategies best to support their learning needs.
FASD Awareness
View the short film commissioned by UK's FASD Awareness to learn more about the potential effects to an unborn baby when prenatally exposed to alcohol. The film explores how alcohol affects the developing fetus, brain development, gene expression, affects cell migration, and can inhibit growth.
PREGNANT?
CRISIS RESOURCES
CRISIS RESOURCES
CRISIS RESOURCES
CRISIS RESOURCES
CRISIS RESOURCES
If you or someone you know is in crisis:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA National Helpline:
1-800-662-4357
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