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Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society

Mailing Address:
PO Box 5146
High River, AB T1V 1M3

101 Centre:
102 - 520 Macleod Trail Southwest
High River, AB T1V 1B5

Detours Office:
104 - 701 Centre St.
High River, AB T1V 1Y1

Airdrie Office:
227 125 Main Street
Airdrie, AB T4B 0P7

403-652-4776
general@foothillsfas.com

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Have You Heard of the Teal Pumpkin Project?

A teal pumpkin on someone's doorstep means more than just Halloween decorations!

The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages families to offer non-food treats, like stickers, glow sticks, or small toys, so childr

Good company. Real conversations. A little understanding goes a long way.

Sometimes it helps just to be around people who get it.

Our Airdrie Caregiver Group is a welcoming space to share stories, exchange ideas, find encouragement, or simply liste

Because FASD rarely comes with just one challenge.

In a 2019 Canadian survey, 82.7% of children and youth identified with FASD also had at least one other long-term health condition.

FASD is often described in terms of learning, memory and behaviou

Because anxiety and FASD can go hand in hand.

In a 2019 Canadian survey, 44.3% of children and youth aged 5–17 identified with FASD also had a diagnosed anxiety disorder.

For someone with FASD, everyday situations can sometimes feel overwhel

Because struggling to learn doesn't mean someone isn't trying.

In a 2019 Canadian survey, 64.7% of children and youth aged 5–17 identified with FASD also had a diagnosed learning disability or disorder.

For students with FASD, learning chall

Because what looks like an attention problem may be part of something bigger.

Is that child distracted? Not listening? Struggling to follow instructions? Or could there be more going on beneath the surface?

A 2019 Canadian survey found that an esti

Because children in care deserve to be understood, not misunderstood.

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and understood. But what happens when a child's struggles are mistaken for bad behaviour instead of signs of a brain-based disability

Because understanding FASD matters in the justice system.

What if the behaviour we see as defiance, dishonesty, or unwillingness to cooperate is actually a sign of an unrecognized brain-based disability?

Research in Canadian criminal justice settin