Recommended Resources
Books
Damaged Angels: An Adoptive Mother's Struggle to Understand the Tragic Toll of Alcohol in Pregnancy, by Bonnie Buxton (Knopf Press, 2004).
The Broken Cord, by M. Dorris (Harper-Collins & Row, 1989).
Fantastic Antone Succeeds: Experiences in Education Children with FAS, by J. Kleinfeld & S. Westcott (University of Alaska Press, 1993).
Beautiful Smiles, Gentle Spirits: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - A Misunderstood Disease, by M. Michaud (Temeron Books Inc., Calgary, 2003).
Films
Look At Me, feature documentary (2007). Creative director Frances Miller, producer Julianne Hazlewood. Produced by Pie in the Sky Productions. This DVD is available by contacting FASTEC.
The Broken Cord, made-for-television drama. Directed by Ken Olin (1992) starring Jimmy Smits and Kim Delaney. Based on the book of the same name.
FASD. (presented by the Greater St. John Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Committee, in cooperation with New Brunswick Community College (Saint John) and Kiwanis International) This DVD is available by contacting FASTEC.
Online Resources
FASSTAR Enterprises
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Support, Training, Advocacy and Resources. Offers opportunities for training in many areas related to FASD.
http://www.fasstar.com
National Database of FASD & Substance Use During Pregnancy Resources
Created by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, this easily searchable database documents online and off-line FASD resources.
http://www.ccsa.ca/fas/intro_en.html
FAS Family Resource Institute
This site offers downloadable FASD articles, brochures and information on workshops and training.
http://www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org/articles.html
FAS Bookshelf
A great collection of FASD-related resources, including videos, books and posters, to order and purchase online.
http://www.fasbookshelf.com/
Do2Learn Online Games
Various games are accessible on this site to develop intellectual, math, language and motor skills. We particularly recommend "The Feelings Game".
http://www.dotolearn.com/games/learningames.htm
Quinte Parents Online
Quinte Parents Online is a comprehensive, internet-based resource centred on the Quinte area for parents, providing monthly newsletters, upcoming events, information on groups and clubs and more.
http://www.quinteparentsonline.ca
Other FASD Organizations Online
Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society (FASLINK)
FASLINK provides extensive information on FASD research, support and communications.
http://www.faslink.org
FASD Information Service
Created by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, includes an introduction to FASD, FASD prevention and intervention.
http://www.ccsa.ca/CCSA/EN/Topics/Populations/FASD.htm
FAS Alaska Project
Offers information on FASD; research, articles, training and consultation information and more are available.
http://www.fasalaska.com/
FAS World
FAS World offers FASD information and resources online, as well as an online shopping option for books, DVDs, resource tools, reports and more.
http://fasworld.com/
FASD Connections
The FASD Connections site offers services, such as training courses, as well as articles, critical issues, upcoming events and individuals' experiences with FASD.
http://www.fasdconnections.ca/
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
NOFAS offers information for those living with FASD, as well as expectant mothers, advocators, educators and health care professionals.
http://www.nofas.org/
FAS Community Resource Centre
An extensive site covering FAS information, including links to online support groups, FAS in the news, and downloadable flyers and brochures.
http://www.come-over.to/FASCRC