FASD Support and Resources in Alberta

Odin Books [Canada / World]

Description:
"We have one of the best selections of books on FASD and are an independent, Canadian bookstore. Our specialty is Mental Health, Education, Special Needs and we've been providing books on FASD for 20 years."

They also carry DVD's, which are listed in a separate post or for the latest list and prices, see their website.

Contact Info:
Odin Books
1110 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC, V6H 2G5
Phone: 604-739-8804 | Toll Free: 1-800-223-6346
Fax: 604-739-8874
Email: [email protected]

Website: odinbooks.com

National Database of FASD and Substance Use During Pregnancy [online]

Description:
"This is a database of Canadian resources that have been authored, produced or published in Canada or that have Canadian content but have been published outside of Canada and are currently available to be ordered or purchased from the organization responsible. The subject areas from which documents are selected include prevention, intervention and identification of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and other perinatal substance exposures, such as illicit drugs and solvents. Resources related to prenatal exposure to tobacco are not included.

For the purposes of this database a resource has been identified very broadly and includes print and non-print materials. You will see a list of the 'Resource types' when you search the database." (from website)

The search page allows you to specify any of the following: Title, Author, Subject 1, Subject 2, Resource Type (for example, book, manual, DVD, poster), Province, Language, Intended Audience (for example, Families, Individuals with FASD, Health Professionals, Pregnant Women), or user keywords.

Access Info:
National Database of FASD (and substance abuse) During Pregnancy Resources

Base de données nationale sur des ressources ayant trait à l'ETCAF et à la consommation d'alcool et de drogues pendant la grossesse

The Martian Child: A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son [book / movie]

Description:
"When David Gerrold decided he wanted to adopt a son, he thought he had prepared himself for fatherhood. But eight-year-old Dennis turned out to be more than he expected—a lot more. Dennis suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome, the son of a substance abuser and alcoholic who abandoned him in a seedy motel at the age of one-and-a-half. His father died of an overdose. Seized by the state, Dennis was shuffled between eight different foster homes in less than eight years. He was abused and beaten severely in at least two of his placements. Dennis was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and put on Ritalin and then Disipramine. He was prone to violent emotional outbursts. His case history identified him as “hard to place” —a euphemism for “unadoptable.” But for David Gerrold it was love at first sight…" (from Amazon.com)

Access Info:
Available at local bookstores and video stores, and online at Amazon:

Other  info:  We have not read this book, and this posting should not be seen as a specific recommendation. We have seen the movie and, while it is quite interesting and entertaining, there is no mention made of FASD.

Talking with Parents about Raising Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders [book]

Description:
"In writing this book their wish is that the thoughts, ideas and Strategies presented here will be helpful to parents and caregivers of children with FASD. The information is done with underlying knowledge that these suggestions could be helpful to both Children diagnosed with FASD as well as many other children who are not diagnosed with FASD."

Written by E. Froehlich, M.Ed. and A Bournonniere, M.Ed. (Child Guidance Clinic, 2005, 72 pages).

FAS Bookshelf [Canada / World]

Description:

This company is now closed. See Odin Books for a bookstore that is offering FASD books and more!

Brochures for Church and Community

Description:

Three brochures:

* Come, Walk with Me: a Christian response to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

* Communities Trying Differently: Supporting young adults and families living with FASD.

* Support Circles (contains stories and descriptions of support circles and how they can help within our churches)

One FAS Packet (containing articles, stories, worship resources, etc.)

Two Worship Resources:

* Worship with all of God's children

* Extending Long Term Hospitality.

All items can be viewed online (either PDF or web format).  Brochures are professionally designed and well-thought-out.  Part of the MCC Canada website.

MCC Other Resources page

Groundwork Press [B.C. / World]

Description:

'Groundwork Press publishes books and other materials for the parents and professionals who care for children living with challenges.'

Some titles published by them include Living with FASD: A Guide for Parents and educational brochures for Youth and for Beverage Servers.

Contact Info:

Website with book catalogue and online ordering: Groundwork Press

Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents [B.C. / Canada]

Description:

'Our support services include a library of close to 15,000 items with up-to-date resources on many topics such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Learning Disabilities (LD), attachment issues and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). In fact, we have one of the largest selections of resources on FASD in Canada. These consist of science-based research materials as well as hands-on publications that deal with daily issues like bullying, respite care, difficulty fitting in at school, behavioural issues and strategies for parents on what to do if your child has experienced trauma or abuse.'

While S.N.A.P. offers some services specifically to families in B.C., they have an extensive library (as mentioned in previous paragraph) and also publish books via Groundwork Press.

Note: unfortunately, due to the B.C. government funding being discontinued, the library no longer lends out anything.  However, one is still able to search through the online listings of written resources.

Contact Info:

Website: SNAP - Special Needs Adoptive Parents

Other Info:

SNAP is a provincially registered not-for-profit and federally registered charity that helps families with challenges through mutual support, information, sharing and advocacy.