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   Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

• A Preventable Tragedy (Site) - Information about FASworld, a world wide self help group dedicated to raising awareness for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Links and a support group available.
• Crime Times (Site) - Article discussing the costs to society when a child is the victim of prenatal alcohol exposure.
• Texas Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consortium (Site) - Dedicated to prevention, education, and support.
• Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects (Site) - A resource guide developed for teachers to help counter attention difficulties, social skills, memory problems and other common symptoms.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Site) - Resources for information.
• FASbookshelf (Site) - Resource information for those affected by this diagnosis.
• Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit (Site) - Research and advocacy unit, headed by Dr. Ann Streissguth. Includes resources such as support groups, an events list, and a publications list.
• National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Site) - Dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Site) - Statistics and other information on fetal alcohol syndrome and how it can be reduced.
• Active Learning: Bridging the Gap for Fetal Alcohol Effect Children (Site) - Article by Debbie Evensen, discussing concerns about the educational implication of teaching prenatally alcohol/drug exposed children.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Site) - A review of contemporary research, by Anuppa Caleekal, with implications for alcohol and prenatal education.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Japan (Site) - Describes one family's experience with FAS, with details of the physical and behavioral characteristics of the syndrome from birth to age 7, information about maternal and paternal drinking, and related links.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Movie (Site) - Online movie regarding this preventable condition.
• FAS Information (Site) - A personal account of what it is like to live with Fetal Alcohol Effects and how to prevent this from happening to someone else.
• Fetal alcohol syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects (Site) - How to prevent a child from being exposed to the risks of alcohol related problems.
• FAS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Site) - The implications of adopting an affected child.
• FAS Community Resource Center (Site) - A collection of articles discussing this diagnosis.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network (Site) - Located in Seattle, WA., this organization diagnosis and works with children diagnosed with this disorder.
• NE Consultation (Site) - A Colorado prevention center, containing training information, facts, support groups, and a chat room.
• Alcohol Related Birth Injury Resource Site (Site) - A resource for information on FAS, as well as FAE. Providing assistance with research information and pamphlets for school age children to adults.
• The Family Village Library Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Test (Site) - Contact information, chat rooms, forums, and links to resource information.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - A Pregnant Pause (Site) - 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.
• FASCETS (Site) - A Consultation, Education and Training Service located in Portland, Oregon.
• FAS Alaska: Project Facts (Site) - Information on intervention techniques for educators, family support, and a list of most frequently asked questions.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Site) - Information for the prevention of FAS. Lists possible difficulties an individual with this disease may encounter, as well as prevention activities.
• FAS - State of Alaska DHSS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Website (Site) - Provides screening and assessment, resource materials, and information on support groups in the Alaska area.
• Alcohol and Pregnancy Don't Mix (Site) - A Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet. What happens when you drink alcohol and how can it affect your baby when you're pregnant.
• Fact Sheet - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Site) - A list of causes, and recommendations on how to handle alcohol and pregnancy.
• Mayo Clinic: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Site) - A description of the syndrome and how to avoid it.
• FASlink - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Link for Information and Support (Site) - A comprehensive list of possible damage done by alcohol use, a brain image, and additional statistical information.
• FASD Trust (Site) - Information on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, living with it and caring for those affected by it, as well as how to prevent it.