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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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

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

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

Resource information for those affected by this diagnosis.
http://www.fasbookshelf.com

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

A description of the syndrome and how to avoid it.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=HQ00681

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

The implications of adopting an affected child.
http://www.adopting.org/rwfas.html

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

A resource for information on FAS, as well as FAE. Providing assistance with research information and pamphlets for school age children to adults.
http://www.arbi.org/

Diagram showing effects, and discussion of the other possible consequences of drinking during pregnancy.
http://www.wctu.org/fas_-_worth_it_.html

Statistical information regarding those affected by FAS.
http://people.ucsc.edu/~hbox/alcohol.htm

How to prevent a child from being exposed to the risks of alcohol related problems.
http://www.worldprofit.com/mafas.htm

An article by Ann Pytkowicz Streissguth, PhD, addressing prevention and cause.
http://www.health20-20.org/what_...about_fetal_alcohol_syndrome.htm

Emphasizing the education of expectant mothers in an attempt to reduce the number of occurrences of this preventable diagnosis. Lists symptoms, effects, statistical information and physical features of FAS.
http://w3.ouhsc.edu/fas/

Information on intervention techniques for educators, family support, and a list of most frequently asked questions.
http://www.fasalaska.com/

Provides screening and assessment, resource materials, and information on support groups in the Alaska area.
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/fas/

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

A resource guide developed for teachers to help counter attention difficulties, social skills, memory problems and other common symptoms.
http://www.come-over.to/SpecialEdFAS/welcome.htm

A Colorado prevention center, containing training information, facts, support groups, and a chat room.
http://www.uchsc.edu/ahec/fas/

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

Contact information, chat rooms, forums, and links to resource information.
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_fas.htm

Article discussing the costs to society when a child is the victim of prenatal alcohol exposure.
http://www.crime-times.org/95a/w95ap4.htm

An on-line support resource for any parent who is caring for a child who has challenging behaviors, such as FAS.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/4786/

Online movie regarding this preventable condition.
http://www.weber.edu/chfam/html/fas.html

Diagnosis and risk in regards to entering the correctional system.
http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rsrch/reports/r71/r71e_e.shtml

Information for the prevention of FAS. Lists possible difficulties an individual with this disease may encounter, as well as prevention activities.
http://www.seekwellness.com/nutrition/fetal_alcohol_syndrome.htm

A personal account of what it is like to live with Fetal Alcohol Effects and how to prevent this from happening to someone else.
http://www.betterendings.org/FASFAE/FASE.htm

A Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet. What happens when you drink alcohol and how can it affect your baby when you're pregnant.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5534.html

A description of the syndrome and how to avoid it.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00184