Policy and Position Papers on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

While we have and continue to accumulate publications and references from a broad range of sources, we also welcome any suggested additions to the list.

Canada

Policy on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Canadian Medical Association, 2000 [PDF file]

Guidelines & statements: Guideline 647. Fetal alcohol syndrome, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, Nov. 1999

Recommendations: prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), Alberta Clinical Practice Guidelines Program, Jun. 1999 [PDF file]

Development of an FAS/FAE Action Plan, 1997 Resolution, Canadian Public Health Association [PDF file]

Joint Statement: Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) in Canada, Health Canada, the Canadian Paedeatric Society, CCSA and several others, October 1996

Background Note - FAS/Warning Labels, Association of Canadian Distillers, May 2, 1996

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: an issue of child and family health, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, 1994

USA

Fetal AlcoholSyndrome and Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders, American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement, Aug. 2000