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  1. Knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) among Natives in Northern Manitoba.(Statistical Data Included): An article from: Journal of Studies on Alcohol by Robert J. Williams, Susan P. Gloster, 1999-11-01
  2. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide for Families and Communities. (book reviews): An article from: Journal of Studies on Alcohol by Barbara A. Morse, 1998-09-01
  3. Summary Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Diagnosis, Epidemiology, Prevention, and Treatment
  4. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Among Aboriginal People in Canada: Review and Analysis of the Intergenerational Links to Residential Schools by The Aboriginal Healing Foundation, 2003
  5. THE HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, MENTAL HEALTH LETTER, NOVEMBER 1990, FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME § VARIOUS (7)
  6. Variable Structure/Variable Performance: Parent and Teacher Perspectives on a School-Age Child with FAS.(fetal alcohol syndrome): An article from: Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions by Geralyn R. Timler, Lesley B. Olswang, 2001-01-01
  7. Fetal alcohol syndrome: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health</i> by L. Fleming, Jr., M.D., Dr.P.H. Fallon, 2002
  8. Beautiful Smiles, Gentle Spirits: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Misunderstood Disease by Margaret Michaud, 2003-11-15
  9. Drinking and Pregnancy: Preventing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome by Sheila B. Blume, 1990-01
  10. Estimating the Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome a summary.: An article from: Alcohol Research & Health by Philip A. May, J. Phillip Gossage, 2001-09-22
  11. THE BROKEN CORD:A FAMILY'S ONGOING STRUGGLE WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME by Michael Dorris, 1989-01-01
  12. Recognizing and Managing Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects A Guidebook 1997 publication. by PhDMcright, 1997
  13. The Best I Can Be: Living With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Effects.(Book review): An article from: Reviewer's Bookwatch by Sara Hassler, 2009-09-01
  14. The Little Fox/The Little Mask/Sees No Danger/Travels in Circles (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Your Special Child Between The Ages of 18-22 Years Old) (DHSH Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) by Various, 2001

81. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome And Effects
Brief Overview of fetal alcohol syndrome and Effects. The births of all What is fetal alcohol syndrome? fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS
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Brief Overview of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Effects
"The births of all things are weak and tender, and therefore, our eyes should be intent on beginnings."
-Michel Eyquem Montaigne
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a pattern of malformations and disabilities resulting from a pregnant woman drinking heavily during her pregnancy. FAS will not occur if the father was drinking heavily or if the pregnant woman was drinking a very small amount of alcohol on rare occasions. Heavy drinking on a consistent basis or binge drinking on an occasional basis can produce FAS. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is currently the leading cause of mental retardation in the United States.
What is Fetal Alcohol Effects?
Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) is a condition where children are born with less dramatic physical defects, but with many of the same behavioral and psychosocial characteristics as those with FAS. FAE is often thought of as lower on a continuum than FAS, but this is not correct. Many individuals with FAE, while looking quite normal, have significant deficits in their intellectual, behavioral, and social abilities which prevent them from leading normal lives.
Forty-four percent of women who drink heavily during pregnancy will have a child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

82. Familydoctor.org/068.xml
fetal alcohol syndrome Why Pregnancy and Alcohol Don t Mix fetal alcohol syndrome Why Pregnancy and Alcohol Don t Mix. syndrome. Return to top. What is fetal alcohol syndrome? Fetal alcohol
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Is it dangerous to drink alcohol during pregnancy?
Yes. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can be dangerous to you and your baby. Babies born to mothers who drink during pregnancy may have health problems. One of these problems is called fetal alcohol syndrome. Return to top
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems in children born to mothers who drank alcohol during their pregnancy. These babies are usually small and underweight. They often have birth defects such as delayed development and, as they grow older, they may have behavior problems. The most serious problem is mental retardation. Return to top
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83. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Note All links within content go to MayoClinic.com. Diseases and Conditions. fetal alcohol syndrome. fetal alcohol syndrome isn ta single birth defect.
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Overview If you drink alcohol while you're pregnant, your fetus has a drink as well. This puts your baby at risk of a serious condition called fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which is a group of birth defects. These defects are irreversible and can include physical, mental and behavioral problems. FAS affects between 3 and 22 live births out of every 10,000 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although doctors aren't sure how much alcohol you'd have to drink to place your baby at risk, the more you drink, the greater the chance of problems developing. For that reason the best advice is: If you're pregnant, don't drink alcohol.

84. About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), AlcoholRelated Birth Defects (ARBD), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), and Alcohol-Related
http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/whatwedo/fas/page.cfm?pg=index

85. Colorado FAS/ATOD Prevention Program
The fetal alcohol syndrome/Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug (FAS/ATOD) Prevention Outreach Project (POP) is a collaborative effort involving numerous community
http://www.uchsc.edu/ahec/fas/
Colorado FAS/ATOD Prevention Program
The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug (FAS/ATOD) Prevention Outreach Project (POP) is a collaborative effort involving numerous community sectors and health, education, social service, law enforcement and community groups. The program will have a statewide focus utilizing the Colorado Area Health Education Center (AHEC) system to provide program services to all regions of the state. The academic-community partnership of the AHEC program with its five regional offices in Alamosa, Denver Metro/Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, Greeley, and Pueblo provides access to a statewide network of community agencies and groups. The project staff have expertise in FAS/ATOD prevention and intervention, experience in primary and secondary prevention programs, prior FAS curriculum development, alcohol and tobacco coalition building, and program development for continuing education for health and human service providers, educators and the community. The program is funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD).

86. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
fetal alcohol syndrome. A research unit dedicated to the prevention, intervention and treatment of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE).
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
broader: Alcohol-Induced Disorders Fetal Diseases other: Alcoholism Erythroblastosis, Fetal Fetal Distress Fetal Growth Retardation ... Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit (FADU) A research unit dedicated to the prevention, intervention and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). The main aim of the Unit is to "conduct research on fetal alcohol and drug effects across the life span, to disseminate information on fetal alcohol and drug effects". The site provides information about the Unit, its projects and publications, current events and news. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Alcoholism
Last modified: 27 May 2004

87. Welcome To The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Trust Homepage
fetal alcohol syndrome Trust. fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. There
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Trust Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a condition caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. There is no known level of safe alcohol consumption below which it is safe to drink while pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the world's leading preventable cause of mental retardation. Children diagnosed with FAS are irreversibly damaged. It is completely preventable. The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Trust was originally started by the adoptive parent of a child with FAS, who having searched on information on FAS, could not find any. Once word gets around, many people including both parents/carers and professionals began asking questions. It soon became apparent that more help was needed. To that end, we registered with the Charity Commission in 1996, and called ourselves the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Trust (F.A.S.T). Resources Available from FAST:
  • Information pack containing approximately 36 information sheets Resource list which has listed:
    • Research papers on FAS Internet papers on FAS Book list, with short summaries

88. Discovery Health Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
fetal alcohol syndrome, or FAS, is a collection of growth and brain development problems in newborns. search, fetal alcohol syndrome. By John Wegmann, MD.
http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/2692.html

89. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - DrGreene.com
fetal alcohol syndrome. Related There is also a characteristic pattern of alcohol effects known as the fetal alcohol syndrome. It
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Related concepts:
Alcohol use during pregnancy Introduction:
It used to be thought that drinking during pregnancy was fine for the baby. Fetal alcohol syndrome wasn’t discovered until 1968, and even then the effects of drinking during pregnancy weren’t widely accepted for several years. What is it?

90. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - DrGreene.com - Caring For The Next Generation
Lasting Effects of fetal alcohol syndrome. Infants with fetal alcohol syndrome tend to exhibit poor growth and have small heads.
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Lasting Effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Alcohol is now recognized as the most common major destructive environmental agent to which a fetus is likely to be exposed. It is directly responsible for 10-20% of mental deficiency with IQ's in the 50-80 range, and one in six cases of cerebral palsy Infants with fetal alcohol syndrome tend to exhibit poor growth and have small heads. The average IQ for those with full-blown fetal alcohol syndrome is 63. Affected children tend to be irritable babies and

91. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
fetal alcohol syndrome. Definition. fetal alcohol syndrome A Guide for Families and Communities. Baltimore, MD Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company, 1997.
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Definition
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a pattern of birth defects , learning, and behavioral problems affecting individuals whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy Description FAS is the most common preventable cause of mental retardation . This condition was first recognized and reported in the medical literature in 1968 in France and in 1973 in the United States. Alcohol is a teratogen, the term used for any drug, chemical, maternal disease or other environmental exposure that can cause birth defects or functional impairment in a developing fetus. Some features may be present at birth including low birth weight, prematurity The incidence of FAS varies among different populations studied, and ranges from approximately one in 200 to one in 2000 at birth. However, a recent study reported in 1997, utilizing the Institute of Medicine criteria, estimated the prevalence in Seattle, Washington from 1975-1981 at nearly one in 100 live births. Avoiding alcohol during pregnancy, including the earliest weeks of the pregnancy can prevent FAS. There is no amount of alcohol use during pregnancy that has been proven to be completely safe. There is no racial or ethnic predilection for FAS. Individuals from different genetic backgrounds exposed to similar amounts of alcohol during pregnancy may exhibit different signs or symptoms of FAS. Several studies have estimated that between 25-45% of chronic alcoholic women will give birth to a child with FAS if they continue to drink during pregnancy. The risk of FAS appears to increase as a chronic alcoholic woman progresses in her childbearing years and continues to drink. That is, a child with FAS will often be one of the last born to a chronic alcoholic woman, although older siblings may exhibit milder features of FAS. Binge drinking, defined as sporadic use of five or more standard alcoholic drinks per occasion, and "moderate" daily drinking (two to four 12 oz bottles of beer, eight to 16 ounces of wine, two to four ounces of liquor) can also result in offspring with features of FAS.

92. A Training Manual For Trainers: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Fetal Alcohol Related C
home, Washington State Genetics Documents. A Training Manual for Trainers fetal alcohol syndrome Fetal Alcohol Related Conditions,
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home Washington State Genetics Documents
This is an advanced training manual for professional and paraprofessional trainers who want to expand their knowledge of fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol related conditions. Trainers who use this manual will be able to develop presentations for various types of audiences, i.e., parents, teachers, social service professionals, medical and treatment providers, as well as community groups. The manual contains modules that discuss seven major topics related to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol related conditions. Each module includes training content ideas and suggested training materials such as overheads, handouts and other resources related to the theme of the module. Portable Document Format (PDF) files are suitable for distributing highly formatted documents, e.g., the IRS 1040 Tax Form, through the Internet. PDF files are created using the Adobe Acrobat package and read using the freely available Adobe Acrobat Reader http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html

93. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
fetal alcohol syndrome Important It is possible that the main title of the report fetal alcohol syndrome is not the name you expected.
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Health Topics Symptoms ... For a Complete Report Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Important It is possible that the main title of the report Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms
  • Alcohol-Related Birth Defects Alcoholic Embryopathy FAS Alcohol, Fetal Effects of
Disorder Subdivisions
  • None
General Discussion Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a characteristic pattern of mental and physical birth defects that results due to maternal use of alcohol during pregnancy. The range and severity of associated abnormalities may vary greatly from case to case. However, characteristic features may include growth delays before and after birth (prenatal and postnatal growth retardation); malformations of the skull and facial (craniofacial) region; brain abnormalities; and/or additional physical findings. FAS may also be associated with varying degrees of mental retardation, learning abnormalities, and/or behavioral problems that, in some cases, may occur in the absence of obvious physical abnormalities. Resources National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 216 G St North East

94. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
fetal alcohol syndrome. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is launching a campaign to warn women of the dangers associated with
http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/syndrom/default.htm
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is launching a campaign to warn women of the dangers associated with drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy, particularly the fetal alcohol syndrome.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Day
Proclamation from
Governor Rick Perry
Letter from
Governor Rick Perry
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  • 95. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide For Families And Communities (Streissguth)
    fetal alcohol syndrome A Guide for Families and Communities By Ann Streissguth, Ph.D. Section II The Science of fetal alcohol syndrome.
    http://www.pbrookes.com/store/books/streissguth-2835/
    Learn More About This Book:
    Table of Contents

    Read an Excerpt:

    The basics of FAS: incidence, cause, treatment, and prevention.
    FAS Resources:

    Books, videos, organizations, and parent support groups.
    About the Author

    Related Titles:
    The Home Visitor's Guidebook: Promoting Healthy Parent and Child Development,
    Second Edition
    Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    A Guide for Families and Communities By Ann Streissguth, Ph.D. "There is a sense of hope that together we can make great strides in preventing this birth defect while also providing much needed resources for the children and adults who are born with FAS." "Presents a comprehensive overview of the field that is aimed at professionals, families, and communities." "It will quickly find its way onto home and library bookshelves." Readable and easy to understand, this book conveys urgent information about medical and social issues surrounding fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Compassionately written by the expert psychologist who conducted some of the earliest examinations of children with FAS more than 20 years ago, this guidebook presents an overview of FAS and explains how to identify the disorder, how to work with children (and adults) who have it, how to talk to parents about it, and how to prevent its occurrence through sensitive education of prospective mothers and society at large. Photographs and case studies lend personal perspective while revealing the physical and behavioral manifestations of FAS, particularly in children. For parents, families, educators, pediatricians, psychologists, adoption workers, lawyers, judges, social workers, nurses, and child care providers, this timely work speaks to everyone, promoting understanding and awareness of the challenges faced by the children who have this entirely preventable disability.

    96. FAS Alaska
    FAS Alaska This web site provides information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), which includes,fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects
    http://www.fasalaska.com/
    Deb Evensen, Director
    debevensen@alaska.net

    This web site provides information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), a term that inlcudes Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), Alcohol Related Birth Defects (ARBD), and Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND), with a focus on intervention techniques for educators. Download these handouts! "Brochures on FAS" NEW!
    Five brochures by Deb Evensen and Teresa Kellerman About Project FACTS
    Family Support
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    Successful Intervention
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    Biological Basis of FAS Common Misinterpretations Developmental Characteristics Frequently Asked Questions Developmental Expectations
    FAS Community Resource Center Find out more about FASD Graphics and web design by Fasstar Enterprises: http://www.fasstar.com www.fasalaska.com last updated December 13, 2003

    97. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    fetal alcohol syndrome. Fatal Alcohol Syndrome treatment fetal alcohol syndrome Assistance Training. National Organization on Fetal
    http://www.ability.org.uk/Fetal_Alcohol_Syndrome.html
    Our Aims Services Stats ... Z Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fatal Alcohol Syndrome treatment, prevention - A wide rage of helpful Fatal Alcohol Syndrome information concerning treatment, prevention, diagnosis, email groups, support groups, personal stories. National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected. The Onofficial Rodney A. Grant Web-site (Native Omaha Actor) - Web-site dedicated to this Native American actor includes biography, filmography, pictures, links to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome sites and other causes affecting Native Youths etc. Webmaster . Site Design by Ability "see the ability, not the disability" Acknowledgments

    98. FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER: Contact A Family - For Families With Disabled
    NOFASUK (National Organisation for fetal alcohol syndrome-United Kingdom) is a National Registered Charity No. fetal alcohol syndrome TRUST.
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    yes no Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder (FASD) ranges from minor individual alcohol-related birth anomalies such as low birth weight to the severe Fetal Alcohol syndrome (FAS). FAS occurs when babies are exposed to heavy maternal drinking during pregnancy. Only a small minority of pregnant women with alcohol problems have babies with FAS. The severity of the syndrome appears to relate to the frequency of high doses of alcohol. Diagnosis is made on the basis of three main areas: Growth Washington Scale: Children with FAS are small for their age at birth, with weight, length, head circumference, or any combination of these in less than 10th centile (the lowest 10 per cent) for their age. Brain Children with FAS have delayed development and many have learning difficulties. Facial Children with FAS have at least two of the following features:
    • microcephaly - head circumference below third centile
    • short palpebral fissures (short space between the eyelids) or microphthalmia (small eyes) or both these features
    • poorly developed philtrum, thin upper lip, flattening of cheekbones

    99. UNSW Embryo- Abnormal Development - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    UNSW Embryology. Abnormal Development fetal alcohol syndrome. © Dr Mark Hill (2004). Other Maternal Factors Prenatal. Alcohol fetal alcohol syndrome . Smoking.
    http://anatomy.med.unsw.edu.au/cbl/embryo/Defect/page5a.htm
    UNSW Embryology
    Abnormal Development - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    Acknowledgements
    Introduction
    Introduction
    Consuming alcohol during pregnancy is the cause of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), a leading preventable cause of birth defects and mental retardation. Similar effects without the obvious alterations to appearance, but with nervous system effects, are sometimes typified as Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). Alcohol is able to cross the placenta from maternal circulation through the placenta into fetal circulation. There is some evidence that alcohol can also directly damage DNA . Statistical information is often difficult to isolate directly, as alcohol is often combined with other drugs (tobacco, illicit drugs, etc). In addition, there is an interesting "American paradox" ( see Abel ) that Americans have a relatively low rate of per capita alcohol consumption, yet the USA has the highest incidence of FAS (20 times all other countries) in the world. A recent paper ( Hoffman and Kulyk , 1999

    100. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Parental Experiences And The Role Of Family Counselors
    This paper discusses the experiences of foster/adoptive parents who raise children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome and the instrumental role family
    http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR6-2/morrissette.html
    Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Parental Experiences and the Role of Family Counselors
    by
    Patrick J. Morrissette
    The Qualitative Report , Volume 6, Number 2 June, 2001
    (http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR6-2/morrissette.html)
    Abstract
    This paper discusses the experiences of foster/adoptive parents who raise children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the instrumental role family counselors can play regarding child management issues, intimate relationships, larger system collaboration, and research. For the actual study, six parents participated in individual, in-depth tape-recorded interviews. Each interview was transcribed, thematically analyzed, and revealed seven predominant themes including (a) constant vigil, (b) effects on marriages, (c) child management, (d) parental issues, (e) interactions with professional community, (f) emancipation concerns, and (g) medical implications. The ways in which family counselors can intervene are reviewed and include the role of clinician, facilitator, and researcher/educator. .
    Introduction
    Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) has been identified as the leading cause of mental retardation and is 100% preventable (Malbin

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