This issue paper outlines the importance of an FASD diagnostic assessment to supporting and improving outcomes for diagnosed individuals and their families.

What does FASD diagnosis look like in Canada? Coleen Burns and Dr. Hasmukhlal tell us in this recording of a webinar from February 18, 2022.

This video is part of our CanFASD webinar series, bringing evidence-based research on FASD to Canadians from the comfort of your own home. (53:42)

Published in 2016, this updates the 2005 Guidelines, incorporating new evidence and our improved understanding of FASD diagnosis. It is intended to assist multidisciplinary teams through this complex diagnosis, leading to improved health services and creating a positive impact on the health and well-being of children and adults with FASD across their lifespan. Contributors are the “Who’s Who” of FASD in Canada.

Although this video is based on the Australian Guide to the Diagnosis of FASD, there is a close relationship between Australian and Canadian approaches to addressing individuals with FASD.

A guide to help you understand FASD and the diagnostic process. French version available.