About FASD

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brains and bodies of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol.

FASD is a whole-body disorder and a lifelong disability.
Individuals with FASD will experience some degree of challenges in their daily living, and need support with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication, emotional regulation, and social skills to reach their full potential.
Each individual with FASD is unique and has areas of both strengths and challenges.

Our Purpose

This website on FASD was developed by Health Nexus with funding provided by the Government of Ontario.

Health Nexus, a bilingual organization, has been supporting healthy, equitable communities for over 30 years.
Focus areas include healthy child development, community engagement, and partnership development.
These efforts aim to support vulnerable members and build a healthier, prosperous future for Canadians.

Upcoming Events

Canada FASD Conference 2025

The 2025 theme is Shaping the Future of FASD: From Evidence to Action. Registration Open – https://canfasd.ca/canada-fasd-conference/ Conference – October 21-23, 2025

A FASD Story – Creating Space for Voices through Artmaking

Join Candice Burnett and Amanda Sutherland for an inspiring training based on the art therapy workbook A FASD Story: Creating Space for Voices through Artmaking.

Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion

Please join us for a simultaneous French/English presentation about Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion, the government of Ontario’s plan to reform developmental services.