Welcome to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Ontario Network of Expertise (FASD ONE) Website
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. FASD is 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.
A lot of research and development went into creating this definition. Its goals are to:
- Reduce the stigma surrounding FASD;
- Improve society’s understanding of this disorder;
- Generate consistency in how we talk about FASD; and
- Shift how we think about FASD to a strengths-based whole-body approach.
The FASD Ontario Network of Expertise (FASD ONE) is working to respond to emerging issues, changing environment, and available resources by focusing on priorities related to gaps or challenges associated with this complex disability.
A world where Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is prevented, and where individuals living with FASD have what they need to thrive.
- Link people with FASD, caregivers and professionals to services and supports
- Transfer knowledge and develop resources.
- Create a sustainable, provincial organization that connects the FASD landscape.