Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Clients with FASD who participated in a residential treatment program that included Animal Assisted Therapy showed significant improvements.
  • 60% decrease in physical aggression
  • 80% increase in life skills acquisition
  • 80% increased ability to cope with stress
  • 80% increase in improved emotional health
  • 60% increase in functioning outside of the
  • therapeutic environment
Source: Kristine Aanderson (November 24, 2009) The FASD Learning Series is part of the Alberta government’s commitment to programs and services for people affected by FASD and those who support them. For more information please visit the links below.
The Canadian Foundation for
Animal Assisted Support Services 
FASD Presentation
The FASlink Discussion Forum is an Internet mail list for individuals, families and professionals who deal with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. FASlink provides support and information 24/7. FASlink has the largest archive of FASD information in the world. FASlink serves parents (birth, foster and adoptive), caregivers, adults with FASD, doctors, teachers, social workers, lawyers, students and government policy makers, etc. Bruce Ritchie is the Moderator.Read more...
The Truth About Animal-Assisted Therapy
Benefits!
  • Increases motivation
  • Reduces depression and anxiety
  • Facilitates open communication
  • Sheds light into behaviors
  • Patients/clients look forward to sessions
  • Promotes active living
  • Promotes bonding
  • Encourages playfulness
  • Enriches being/living in the moment/present
  • Reduces the stigma associated with treatment
  • Focuses on the bond rather than the problem
Justice and Corrections Information and Resources

Home | FASD & The Justice System
fasdjustice.caFASD and the Justice System This site is designed for justice system professionals and others who want to understand more about FASD. It provides information and ...

CanFASD | Together Finding Answers Improving Outcomes
canfasd.caCanFASD Background Information; FASD Fact Sheet. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award; Annual Reports; Online Learners. Link to Online Learning Site; General ...

FASD ONE – Justice
www.fasdontario.ca/cms/service-areas/justiceWhy justice considerations are important. Legal issues are intertwined with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This is not intrinsic to the disability but reflects the ...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (Health Canada) - hc …
hc-sc.gc.ca › … › Healthy Living › It's Your Health › DiseasesFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. It's Your Health. This article was produced in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada. Help on accessing alternative ...
Articles

FASD and Service Dogs – Connor and Lexi’s Story
The Chancer Chronicles

Helpful Links!

Adoption 

American FASD Programs

Animal Assisted Therapy and Clients with FASD Presentation

Assistance Dog Teams

Centres for Disease Control and Prevention 

Chimo Animal Assisted Therapy

Dream Catcher Nature-Assisted Therapy Association (Furry Foundations)

FASD Databases

FASD Coalition of Ottawa

FASD Help

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Society of Yukon

Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association

New study on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Service Dogs in Canada

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Learning Series
Justice and Corrections Information and Resources Continued

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Justice …
www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ftl-lchl-spctrm/index-eng...This report is made possible through Public Safety Canada. The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Public Safety Canada

Home Page – Department of Justice Canada
www.justice.gc.ca/eng/index.htmlDepartment of Justice Canada's Internet site ... September 10, 2016. Calgary Police Officer Presented with Minister of Justice Award for His Work with Indigenous Youth

Welcome - Paths to Justice – Research in Brief
www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/csj-sjc/jsp-sjp/rb09/p1.htmlPaths to Justice – Research in Brief. Welcome; Access to Criminal Justice and FASD; An Inventory of Programming for Youth and Adults Who Have FASD and Are Involved ...

FASlink Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society Home Page
www.faslink.orgFASlink Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society provides research, information, support and communications on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD, FAS, pFAS, ARND ...

Victims of Crime Research Digest - Justice
canada.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/cj-jp/victim/rr07_vic4/p4.htmlAn excellent website developed by the FASD Ontario Justice Committee provides details of all case law that mentions FASD in Canada (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder ...

FASD Study: Prevalence in Corrections - Department of ...
www.justice.gov.yk.ca/FASDStudy.htmlFASD Study: Prevalence in Corrections Background. In partnership with the Child & Family Research Institute at the University of British Columbia (UBC), the ...