Directory of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Resources

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a combination of mental and physical disabilities present at birth due to the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy.

Resources in This Category

• A Preventable Tragedy

  http://fasalkoholembryopathie.freeservers.com/
  Information about FASworld, a world wide self help group dedicated to raising awareness for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Links and a support group available.

• Active Learning: Bridging the Gap for Fetal Alcohol Effect Children

  http://www.acbr.com/fas/j.htm
  Article by Debbie Evensen, discussing concerns about the educational implication of teaching prenatally alcohol/drug exposed children.

• Fact Sheet - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  http://www.well.com/user/woa/fsfas.htm
  A list of causes, and recommendations on how to handle alcohol and pregnancy.

• FAS - State of Alaska DHSS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Website

  http://dhss.alaska.gov/dbh/fas
  Provides screening and assessment, resource materials, and information on support groups in the Alaska area.

• FAS Community Resource Center

  http://www.come-over.to/FASCRC/
  A collection of articles discussing this diagnosis.

• FASCETS

  http://www.fascets.org/
  A Consultation, Education and Training Service located in Portland, Oregon.

• FASD Trust

  http://www.fasdtrust.co.uk/
  Information on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, living with it and caring for those affected by it, as well as how to prevent it.

• FASlink - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Link for Information and Support

  http://www.acbr.com/fas/index.htm
  A comprehensive list of possible damage done by alcohol use, a brain image, and additional statistical information.

• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  http://come-over.to/FAS/
  Resources for information.

• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  http://www.digitalism.org/hst/fetal.html
  A review of contemporary research, by Anuppa Caleekal, with implications for alcohol and prenatal education.

• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/FetalAlcoholSyndrome.html
  Statistics and other information on fetal alcohol syndrome and how it can be reduced.

• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network

  http://depts.washington.edu/fasdpn/
  Located in Seattle, WA., this organization diagnosis and works with children diagnosed with this disorder.

• Mayo Clinic: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fetal-alcohol-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20021015
  A description of the syndrome and how to avoid it.

• National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  http://www.nofas.org/
  Dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected.

• Texas Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consortium

  http://www.main.org/texasfasc/
  Dedicated to prevention, education, and support.

 

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