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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

Supporting Families Raising Black Children with FASD

Join us on this webinar with Alice Audrain, and gain practical tools and resources to better understand and assist families in navigating the complexities of FASD.

Sex-Related Trends Among People with PAE/FASD

Dr. Katy Flannigan will discuss her research on the role of sex-related differences among individuals assessed for FASD in Canada.

Canada FASD Conference 2025

The 2025 theme is Shaping the Future of FASD: From Evidence to Action. Call for Papers Open – February 3, 2025 Registration Open – February 10, 2025 Conference – October 21-23, 2025

FASD from a Rights-Based Perspective: Unpacking the UNCRPD

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) was developed to ensure that human rights are provided to everyone regardless of ability or level of functioning and can be used as a tool for self-advocates with FASD and their care providers. This webinar will outline what the UNCRPD is and how it intersects with FASD while providing a living-experience and caregiver perspective on what the convention means for them.