Elaine Cousineau

Elaine was born and raised in the little village of Londesboro, in Southern Ontario. Her love of children took her to Copper Cliff, Ontario, where she taught kindergarten for two years. She then moved to Sault Ste. Marie, where she taught kindergarten for two more years then stayed home to fulfill her life long dream of being a mom.

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Having two biological sons, and adopting a beautiful little baby girl, Elaine and her husband anticipated normal ups and downs of family living, but nothing had prepared them for what happened when their daughter approached puberty.

The Power Point presentation prepared by Elaine holds the key to the roller coaster ride they lived, for nearly 15 years. Had someone told them the information outlined in this presentation, the heartache and pain experienced could have been lessened.

MP Anthony Rota participates in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day at North Gate Mall, North Bay, Ontario on September 9th, 2006

Elaine is involved in her community and was a member of a steering committee for the North Bay Anti-Drug Focus Community Coalition. She interviewed members of the community for the provincial anti-drug secretariat's needs assessment survey and personally contacted parents of young offenders, runaway teens, drug users and helped establish a parentsŐ support group for parents of kids using drugs. She helped launch a support group for parents of children with FASD.

"There is no known safe level of alcohol that can be consumed while pregnant!"

Testimonials

"Elaine has demonstrated her expertise in FASD, and her excellent ability to work with families."
Dr. Brenda Stade, FASD Diagnostic Clinic, St. Mike's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.

"You had my full attention throughout the entire presentation...Keep up the great work. You are making a difference."
Paula, FASD Awareness committee member

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"I was mesmerized by the wealth of knowledge and its accuracy"
Cynthia, FASD Awareness committee member

"Your caring heart and ceaseless energy has brought comfort to many. Thank you for your work on behalf of our clients."
Member of the addiction team at Community Counselling Centre, North Bay, ON

"You are a pioneer in this field and your pursuits have not gone unnoticed."
Addiction Team Supervisor at Community Counselling Centre

"You had my fully attention throughout the entire presentation. Keep up the great work. You are making a difference."
FASD Awareness Committee Member

"The presentation was a real eye-opener and a must for all. I thought I knew what FASD was, but I didn't... Thanks for enlightening me."
Student at Nipissing University

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"Very touching facts. I gave my 110% attention all to you. I would like to join with you on spreading the message to people."
Rheal, Father attending Family Enrichment Program

"Elaine's presentation show she knows what she is talking about. We would do well to understand people with major life problems, rather than judge."
Marie Robbins, President, International Training in Communication

"The personal comments add so much to the presentation"
Heather, FASD Committee Member

"Very powerful...touches people at a different level"
Monica

"I got a lot of information I needed to know"
Marion, Student-Family Enrichment program

"Excellent presentation-very powerful and informative"
Nadine, Parent attending Family Enrichment Program

"You have a passion for your subject and it comes through in your excellent presentation. Your message is compelling and important. You are a wonderful 'voice' for all unborn babies."
Geraldine Lightfoot, D.C., Motivational Speaker, Author of : "If It Isn't One Thing, It's Another" and "Life Is Incredible!"