fasdNL offers supports and training for individuals, families, and professionals impacted by FASD across Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Service Provision & Support
fasdATLANTIC Caregiver & Parent Facebook Group
fasdNL moderates a private Facebook group for parents and caregivers of individuals who have FASD in the 4 Atlantic
provinces. Search "fasdATLANTIC Caregiver & Parent Group" on Facebook. You will be required to answer
membership questions before entry is granted.
IEP/ISSP Meeting Support
fasdNL is offers IEP/ISSP meeting support for families across Newfoundland and Labrador who have a child diagnosed
with FASD. This service is intended to: 1) support parents/caregivers in provide information about FASD to teaching
and support staff, and 2) suggest useful strategies for supporting the child with FASD in the classroom setting.
In-Person Resource Libraries
fasdNL offers several resource libraries in various locations of the province. Resources may include a range from children’s
books for kids about FASD, books for parents and caregivers, educational strategies, information for social workers
and other frontline workers who work with youth and young adults with FASD, and FASD screening toolkits
for health professionals. See below for a listing of locations that have an FASD Resource Library.
● Nunatsiavut Communities
● Sheshatshiu
● Natuashish
● Corner Brook
● Grand Falls-Windsor
● St. John’s
For more information email: contact@fasdnl.ca
Monthly Support Group for Parents & Caregivers
fasdNL hosts a monthly virtual meeting for parents and caregivers of individuals with confirmed or suspected FASD
across Newfoundland and Labrador. Meetings may relate to a specific topic (e.g., advocating and supporting your
child at school) or a general question and answer format.
To attend or for more information, email: contact@fasdnl.ca
Private Chat Group for Parents and Caregivers
fasdNL moderates a private online chat group for parents and caregivers of individuals with FASD. This space is
intended to be a safe space for members to ask questions or advice, share frustrations and daily living strategies.
Email contact@fasdnl.ca to self-refer.
fasdATLANTIC Caregiver & Parent Facebook Group
fasdNL moderates a private Facebook group for parents and caregivers of individuals who have FASD in the 4 Atlantic
provinces. Search "fasdATLANTIC Caregiver & Parent Group" on Facebook. You will be required to answer
membership questions before entry is granted.
IEP/ISSP Meeting Support
fasdNL is offers IEP/ISSP meeting support for families across Newfoundland and Labrador who have a child diagnosed
with FASD. This service is intended to: 1) support parents/caregivers in provide information about FASD to teaching
and support staff, and 2) suggest useful strategies for supporting the child with FASD in the classroom setting.
In-Person Resource Libraries
fasdNL offers several resource libraries in various locations of the province. Resources may include a range from children’s
books for kids about FASD, books for parents and caregivers, educational strategies, information for social workers
and other frontline workers who work with youth and young adults with FASD, and FASD screening toolkits
for health professionals. See below for a listing of locations that have an FASD Resource Library.
● Nunatsiavut Communities
● Sheshatshiu
● Natuashish
● Corner Brook
● Grand Falls-Windsor
● St. John’s
For more information email: contact@fasdnl.ca
Monthly Support Group for Parents & Caregivers
fasdNL hosts a monthly virtual meeting for parents and caregivers of individuals with confirmed or suspected FASD
across Newfoundland and Labrador. Meetings may relate to a specific topic (e.g., advocating and supporting your
child at school) or a general question and answer format.
To attend or for more information, email: contact@fasdnl.ca
Private Chat Group for Parents and Caregivers
fasdNL moderates a private online chat group for parents and caregivers of individuals with FASD. This space is
intended to be a safe space for members to ask questions or advice, share frustrations and daily living strategies.
Email contact@fasdnl.ca to self-refer.
Training & Webinar Delivery
Customized FASD Training
fasdNL offers virtual half day and customized FASD training for professionals, families, community organizations and
the general public. Our training addresses up to date diagnostic information about FASD, addresses stigma and
shame associated with the disorder, as well as interventions and strategies for a strength based approach.
We offer training in all regions of the province. Email contact@fasdnl.ca to learn more or to request training.
Customized FASD Training
fasdNL offers virtual half day and customized FASD training for professionals, families, community organizations and
the general public. Our training addresses up to date diagnostic information about FASD, addresses stigma and
shame associated with the disorder, as well as interventions and strategies for a strength based approach.
We offer training in all regions of the province. Email contact@fasdnl.ca to learn more or to request training.
Education, Awareness & Research
FASD Awareness Day & Month Events
#MoveForFASD
Each September, fasdNL marks FASD Awareness Day and Month by hosting Move for FASD (#MoveForFASD), an
Atlantic-wide event aimed at raising awareness and encouraging discussion about alcohol, pregnancy, and FASD,
through movement in whatever way you are able. Organize a walk with friends, go for a bike ride, swim, dance, etc.,
and encourage discussions about FASD!
FASD Awareness Month Proclamations
To recognize FASD Awareness Month in 2022, we invited municipal and provincial governments across Atlantic Canada
to issue proclamations acknowledging September as FASD Awareness Month. In 2022, 57 communities, cities and
provinces in Atlantic Canada issued proclamations. Check out our social media (@fasdNL), or see our Annual Report
for details.
Rock Art Painting Guide
Learn how to create FASD rock art with our FASD Rock Art Painting Guide! Also available in French. Paint positive
FASD messages on rocks and hide them around your community. Take a photo of your rocks and tag us, @fasdNL!
Resource Development
fasdNL develops and releases resources about FASD in Newfoundland and Labrador. Resources are available below:
Getting a Diagnosis of FASD in Newfoundland and Labrador
Talking about Alcohol and Pregnancy
Video Series about the Canada Disability Tax Credit
Supportive Resources for Pregnant People Consuming Alcohol
Tips for Justice Professionals: Interacting with Individuals who Have FASD
Learn More About Alcohol and Breastfeeding
Strategies for Making Your Classroom FASD-Friendly
More coming soon!
Research
fasdNL, in partnership with researchers at Memorial University and Concordia University, are conducting the first
provincial and local community needs assessment to ascertain the main social, familial, educational, health, and
legal needs associated with FASD. Using a multi-stage model, we are determined to identify key FASD needs,
service barriers and strategies for improvement and access in the province.
Learn more or participate in this research by clicking here.
FASD Awareness Day & Month Events
#MoveForFASD
Each September, fasdNL marks FASD Awareness Day and Month by hosting Move for FASD (#MoveForFASD), an
Atlantic-wide event aimed at raising awareness and encouraging discussion about alcohol, pregnancy, and FASD,
through movement in whatever way you are able. Organize a walk with friends, go for a bike ride, swim, dance, etc.,
and encourage discussions about FASD!
FASD Awareness Month Proclamations
To recognize FASD Awareness Month in 2022, we invited municipal and provincial governments across Atlantic Canada
to issue proclamations acknowledging September as FASD Awareness Month. In 2022, 57 communities, cities and
provinces in Atlantic Canada issued proclamations. Check out our social media (@fasdNL), or see our Annual Report
for details.
Rock Art Painting Guide
Learn how to create FASD rock art with our FASD Rock Art Painting Guide! Also available in French. Paint positive
FASD messages on rocks and hide them around your community. Take a photo of your rocks and tag us, @fasdNL!
Resource Development
fasdNL develops and releases resources about FASD in Newfoundland and Labrador. Resources are available below:
Getting a Diagnosis of FASD in Newfoundland and Labrador
Talking about Alcohol and Pregnancy
Video Series about the Canada Disability Tax Credit
Supportive Resources for Pregnant People Consuming Alcohol
Tips for Justice Professionals: Interacting with Individuals who Have FASD
Learn More About Alcohol and Breastfeeding
Strategies for Making Your Classroom FASD-Friendly
More coming soon!
Research
fasdNL, in partnership with researchers at Memorial University and Concordia University, are conducting the first
provincial and local community needs assessment to ascertain the main social, familial, educational, health, and
legal needs associated with FASD. Using a multi-stage model, we are determined to identify key FASD needs,
service barriers and strategies for improvement and access in the province.
Learn more or participate in this research by clicking here.
FASD Work in Atlantic Canada
Toward FASD Prevention in Atlantic Canada
With funding support from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), fasdNL is leading Toward Prevention, a three-year FASD prevention, awareness and training initiative in the four Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick). Read the project announcement here and learn more about our Atlantic-wide FASD prevention and awareness social media campaign here.
In 2020, fasdNL led the creation of the Atlantic FASD Community Network. The Network comprises of community partners, professionals, and individuals with lived experience across the Atlantic provinces. The Network also has a blog featuring the experiences of individuals living and working with FASD in Atlantic Canada.
Read the blog here.
Networking and Increasing Capacity
fasdNL continues to network with other community organizations, levels of government, individuals with lived experience
and professionals to seek opportunities about increasing capacity of FASD responses across our province. fasdNL
hosted a national FASD conference in St. John's in 2013, and we are planning our 2023 conference now.
In 2017, fasdNL brought together professionals from Eastern Health, Western Health and Labrador Grenfell Health
along with Provincial Government and the Lakeland Centre for FASD (Alberta) to address the lack of diagnostic capacity
in three of Newfoundland and Labrador's health regions. To learn more about FASD assessment and diagnostic work
underway in Newfoundland and Labrador, click here.
Toward FASD Prevention in Atlantic Canada
With funding support from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), fasdNL is leading Toward Prevention, a three-year FASD prevention, awareness and training initiative in the four Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick). Read the project announcement here and learn more about our Atlantic-wide FASD prevention and awareness social media campaign here.
In 2020, fasdNL led the creation of the Atlantic FASD Community Network. The Network comprises of community partners, professionals, and individuals with lived experience across the Atlantic provinces. The Network also has a blog featuring the experiences of individuals living and working with FASD in Atlantic Canada.
Read the blog here.
Networking and Increasing Capacity
fasdNL continues to network with other community organizations, levels of government, individuals with lived experience
and professionals to seek opportunities about increasing capacity of FASD responses across our province. fasdNL
hosted a national FASD conference in St. John's in 2013, and we are planning our 2023 conference now.
In 2017, fasdNL brought together professionals from Eastern Health, Western Health and Labrador Grenfell Health
along with Provincial Government and the Lakeland Centre for FASD (Alberta) to address the lack of diagnostic capacity
in three of Newfoundland and Labrador's health regions. To learn more about FASD assessment and diagnostic work
underway in Newfoundland and Labrador, click here.