Identiying Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Or Fetal Alcohol Effects In order to do this you need to sit down with your kids teachers regularly. In children with fetal alcohol syndrome there are physical differences in http://www.montana.edu/wwwai/imsd/alcohol/Jessyca/donna.html
Extractions: Name: Donna Small Occupation: History: Adopted her nephew who has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Taking Flight Meeting: 7:00-8:30 pm every other Thursday. Where: Johnson Conference room in the Yellow Creek Treatment Center A support group for those families dealing with children that have problems related to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. All are welcome to join us. Beverages and sandwiches will be provided. Also, there will be daycare facilities for youngsters ages 1to 10. Taking Flight Meeting Thursday Donna : (She is a counselor that works with families that deal with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome FAS, and Fetal Alcohol Effects FAE) Come on in, go get some refreshments and pull up a chair. (A group of about 12 people gather the chairs around in a circle) This is gonna be a relaxed meeting where we learn and talk about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome ( FAS), and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) and all the problems associated with those. We will also learn about each other and our similar circumstances. Here, no one will be judged; we are here to better help our loved ones and we are here to listen to each other. We are here to laugh, and we are here to cry, then laugh again. Together we will learn better ways to help our young ones grow. Donna Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a recovering alcoholic. I haven't had a drink for 14 years. I grew up on the
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Recognizing and Managing children with fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcoholEffects A Reaching Out to children with Fas/Fae A Handbook for Teachers, http://www.our-kids.org/Books/fas.htm
Extractions: The Best I Can Be: Living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-Effects by Liz Kulp, Jodee Kulp; Publisher: Better Endings New Beginnings; (April 2000) ISBN: A young teen with Fetal Alcohol Effects challenges the world to peer inside her life and brain. Through her own writings the reader is taken on a life changing journey that will impact their thinking about how to help and understand children with brain damage due to Fetal Alcohol. Fantastic Antone Grows Up: Adolescents and Adults With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome by Judith Kleinfeld, Barbara Morse, Siobhan Wescott; Publisher: University of Alaska Press; (November 2000)ISBN: 1889963119 In this sequel to Fantastic Antone Succeeds , young people with fetal alcohol syndrome/effects (FAS/E) and their caregivers report on their experiences coping with the problems of adolescence and young adulthood. Emphasis is placed on techniques which do and do not work in the process of navigating the teenage years successful Fetal Alcohol Syndrome : A Guide for Families and Communities by Ann Pytkowicz Streissguth; Paul H Brookes Pub Co., 1997.
Extractions: Alcohol, pregnancy, and the fetal alcohol syndrome (slide lecture series, 2nd ed.). Hanover, NH: Dartmouth Medical School, Project Cork. Teaching unit with 79 slides and 62 pages of accompanying text that gives comprehensive overview of the effects of maternal drinking on the fetal development of the central nervous system; also explains facial and behavioral characteristics of individuals with FAS/FAE and outlines current research and public health issues. (Available by calling 1-800-432-8433.) David with FAS David with FAS [Film]. Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities and Sciences. 45-minute video about David Vandenbrink, a 21-year-old man with FAS whose condition went undiagnosed for 18 years. (Available from Films for the Humanities and Sciences, Post Office Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543-2053, or call 1-800-257-5126.)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) - Children's Hospital Boston fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a group of abnormalities in babies born to Babies and children with alcoholrelated damage often need developmental http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site890/mainpageS890P0.html
Extractions: or find by letter: A-F G-L M-R S-Z My Child Has... Home Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Programs that treat this condition Community Newborn Medicine What is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)? Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a group of abnormalities in babies born to mothers who consume alcohol during pregnancy. It is the most common known non-genetic (non-inherited) cause of mental retardation in the United States. It is estimated that as many as three babies in 1,000 will have FAS. However, the rate may be three times higher in some populations. Fetal alcohol syndrome includes a characteristic group of defects including small head and brain, facial abnormalities, and defects of other organs. What causes fetal alcohol syndrome? Many drugs can pass from the mother's blood stream through the placenta to the fetus. Alcohol is no exception. Alcohol is broken down more slowly in the immature body of the fetus than in an adult's body. This can cause the alcohol levels to remain high and stay in the baby's body longer. The full picture of FAS usually occurs in babies born to alcoholic mothers, or those who drink more than four to five drinks/day. However, no amount of alcohol is safe. Even light or moderate drinking can affect the developing fetus.
Alcohol Info | Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Some of these babies will have fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and have signs of Alberta teaching Students with fetal alcohol Spectrum Disorder Building http://www.alcoholsummit.nsw.gov.au/dependence,_disease_and_treatment/foetal_alc
Extractions: The Workshop was convened at the request of the ANCD and the National Expert Advisory Committee on Alcohol (NEACA). This is a report from a Workshop that bought together researchers in the drug and alcohol field, clinicians of all disciplines, service providers and individuals with a particular interest and/or expertise in FAS-related disorders. (pdf file) Children, Youth and Women's Health Service: Alcohol - effects on unborn children Alcohol drunk by mothers during pregnancy can seriously affect the health and development of their unborn children. Some of these babies will have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and have signs of harm when they are born including weighing less than expected at birth and having unusual facial features. Feb 2003 myDr Alcohol: pregnancy and breast feeding
FASD Antone Succeeds Experiences in Educating children with fetal alcohol syndrome . fetal alcohol syndrome Facts and Choices A Guide for the Teacher. http://www.mcc.org/themes/04-05-fasd/resources/
Media Contacts National Advisory Committee on fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol Effects (FAS/FAE) of children with fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol Effects, http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/media/releases/2000/2000_47ebk1.htm
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Extractions: Back to Curriculum Resources Community Resources Resources available at the Clearinghouse Building Native Communities: Financial skills for families, a workbook Fannie Mae Foundation First Nations Development Institute Child abuse and neglect: An examination of American Indian data Earle, K.A. (2000). Seattle, WA: Casey Family Programs and National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) Community Partnerships toolkit . W.K. Kellogg Foundation, http://www.WKKF.org Cross-cultural skills in Indian Child Welfare: A guide for the Non-Indian. National Indian Child Welfare Association. (1996). Portland, OR: Author. Faces yet to come: The 7th Generation Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) prevention video. American Indian Institute (Producer). (1997). [Video]. (Available from American Indian Institute, 555 Constitution Street, Suite 237, Norman, OK 73072-7820). (11 yrs to adult)
Extractions: ST. LOUIS Some health care professionals believe that women who are pregnant can enjoy an occasional glass of wine with no ill effects to their unborn babies. They're mistaken, and an awareness campaign spearheaded by Saint Louis University is about to tell them so, says Mark Mengel, M.D., MPH, chair of community and family medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. "In one study, researchers looked at the behavior of children whose mothers drank alcohol when they were pregnant, and found that even small amounts of drinking during pregnancy was associated with higher levels of aggressive and delinquent behavior in their offspring at age 6," Dr. Mengel says. "Another study showed there were perceptible differences in the heights of children at age 14 whose mothers drank even a small amount of alcohol; their offspring were smaller. There is no safe level you can drink during pregnancy, so the Midwestern Regional FAS Training Center will offer continuing education to doctors, therapists, nurses and other health professionals to address this problem." The University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri Institutes of Mental Health and the St. Louis Association of Retarded Citizens are collaborating with Saint Louis University on the Midwestern Regional FAS Training Center. The center serves six states and is funded by a $797,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Extractions: Books: Abel, E. L. (1996). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: from mechanism to prevention. [S.l.]: CRC Press. Abel, E.L. (1998). Fetal Alcohol Abuse Syndrome. New York: Plenum Pub. Corp. Armstrong, Elizabeth M. (2003). Conceiving risk, bearing responsibility : Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the diagnosis of moral disorder. [S.l.]: John Hopkins University Press. Cook, Paddy Shannon ; Petersen, Robert C. ; Moore, Dorothy Tuell ; Haase, Tineke Bodde. (1990). Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs may harm the unborn. Rockville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, Office for Substance Abuse Prevention : Distributed by the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. Davis, Diane. (1994).
Special Education Disabilities Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Special Education Teachers Resources for fetal alcohol syndrome. Active LearningBridging the Gap for fetal alcohol Effect children Article by Debbie http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/special_ed/disabilities/fas/
Extractions: ABC's of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - A good introduction. Active Learning: Bridging the Gap for Fetal Alcohol Effect Children - Article by Debbie Evensen, discussing concerns about the educational implication of teaching prenatally alcohol/drug exposed children. Advice for Parents of Children with FAS - By Mercedes Alejandro, Coordinator, Familias Hispanas del Arc. Alcohol and Pregnancy Don't Mix - A Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet. What happens when you drink alcohol and how can it affect your baby when you're pregnant. Alcohol During Pregnancy - Statistical information regarding those affected by FAS. Alcohol Related Birth Injury Resource Site - A resource for information on FAS, as well as FAE. Providing assistance with research information and pamphlets for school age children to adults. Crime Times - Article discussing the costs to society when a child is the victim of prenatal alcohol exposure.
Information, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, NCBDDD, CDC fetal alcohol syndrome NCBDDD, CDC MailStop E-86 1600 Clifton Road Kid Questis a teaching tool developed by NCBDDD for elementary school teachers and http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas/fasask.htm
Extractions: Many terms have been used to describe children who have some, but not all, of the clinical signs of FAS. Three terms are fetal alcohol effects (FAE), alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND), and alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD). FAE has been used to describe children who have all of the diagnostic features of FAS, but at mild or less severe levels. In 1996, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) replaced FAE with the terms ARND and ARBD. Those with ARND may have functional or mental problems linked to prenatal alcohol exposure. These include behavioral and/or cognitive abnormalities. Examples are learning difficulties, poor school performance, and poor impulse control. They may have difficulties with mathematical skills, memory, attention, and/or judgment. Those with ARBD may have problems with the heart, kidneys, bones, and/or hearing. Return to top How common is FAS?
MCF - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome -Early Intervention Guide Working Together for the Prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome Parents, teachers and other professionals involved with the child who has FAS http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/child_protection/fas/fas2d.htm
Extractions: Community Action Guide: Working Together for the Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Early intervention with those affected by FAS When we raise issues about FAS on the community level, often those living and working with those with FAS identify the need to have more information about how to intervene with those affected. The following information is offered to address this important need. Just as the characteristics of those affected have been presented by age level in the FAS section of this Guide, the interventions that work are presented here by age level. The information provided is general in content. It is important that all interventions be individualized and that all recognize the uniqueness of each child. No two children with FAS and other alcohol related effects are alike, even if they have the same diagnosis and the same family experiences. Environment plays a significant role in the growth and development of all children. It can either enhance or hinder development. Early intervention can reduce the impact of a delay in development. In some situations, it can prevent secondary disabilities (such as mental health problems, school problems, trouble with the law, and alcohol and other drug problems) from occurring later in life.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), is the name given to a group of physical and children listen to teachers and other children if a package is presented in http://www.addictionnetwork.co.uk/FAS.htm
Extractions: A sobering thought if youre expecting a baby. Of course, youd never swap your babys bottle for a gin bottle. But if you drink during pregnancy, thats exactly what youre doing. From spirits to alcopops, whatever you drink, your child drinks. So when youre tipsy, your babys drunk. And when youre hung over, your baby could have brain damage. These problems are known as Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. At present 1 in every 1000 babies suffers. The problem is that so few mothers and fathers know this because of the lack of information thats available. If you drink when youre pregnant, so does your baby. FOR FULL DETAILS OF
FASlink - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Listserv We are the uncle and aunt of three children who have fetal alcohol syndrome. We first thought that our oldest niece might have fetal alcohol syndrome in http://www.acbr.com/fas/faslink.htm
Extractions: JOIN FASLINK FASlink is a free Internet maillist for individuals, families and professionals who deal with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. FASlink provides support and information 24/7. FASlink has the largest archive of FAS information in the world. FASlink serves parents (birth, foster and adoptive), caregivers, adults with FAS, doctors, teachers, social workers, lawyers, students and government policy makers, etc. Bruce Ritchie is the Moderator.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Although there are many similarities among alcohol exposed children, each child is Program/Curriculum needs should address a balance of child/ teacher http://www.taconic.net/seminars/fas-c.html
Extractions: From: Fantastic Antone Succeeds Appropriate Educational Placement can make all the difference in a child's success. Many children with FAS/FAE require special education services due to significant learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral difficulties or multiple handicapping conditions. The child's parent and school district need to work as partners in developing the most appropriate placement situation for the child. Although there are many similarities among alcohol exposed children, each child is uniquely different and needs to be assessed on an individual basis. Here are some general guidelines when planning a classroom or program for FAS/FAE children. Individual assessments in Speech/Language, Occupational Therapy, and cognitive functioning are necessary in establishing a child's strengths and deficits. Other evaluations which may be helpful are: Psychiatric, neurological and physical therapy.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome In Japan There are no special education classes or teachers in Japan, except on the The IQ of the child with fetal alcohol syndrome may range from 40 to 130. http://hometown.aol.com/psoba/myhomepage/family.html
Extractions: As she grew older, Hiromi had some more unusual problems. While sitting or standing, she would often bow for no reason. She had a great deal of trouble grasping objects. If a toy was handed to her, she had no problem but if she had to use her own hand/eye coordination, she would have to grab three or four times before she could successfully make contact. When playing with her feet, she would have to grab the left foot with the right hand and then pass it to her left hand before she could grab the right foot and play with both feet. Her thumb and forefinger worked independently of the other fingers of her hand and she had difficulty manipulating objects, especially if her hand were facing downward. Her method of crawling was unusual. On one side she would crawl on her hand and knee but on the other side she would be leaning on her hand but her knee was in the air with her foot on the ground. It gave the impression of a lopsided bunny hop. Whe she was older, she also tended to run with the right side of her body slightly ahead of the left side of her body. She also could not sit in a chair without holding on to the arm or the table for balance. Basically Hiromi was not far behind on the typical baby milestones. She turned over, crawled, sat...all might have been a little late but they occured within the normal range. The social milestones were a little different. She smiled very late at three months. The typical gurgling and giggling were never there. She was always a very quiet baby. The playing with the hands in front of the face and the general alertness of looking around and trying to participate with the family did not occur. Hiromi just sat and looked at television. It was her favorite occupation. She played with boxes and toys but without the intentness of the average child. She did not go out of her way to interact with the adults in her life. She showed very little curiosity and willingness to engage in activities with other babies and her contact with animals was limited to staring at them.
FASD Lending Library Preventing FAS and Other alcohol Related Birth Defects Teacher s Manual, fetal alcohol syndrome; Helping the Adopted Child with FASD, by Robin Hilborn http://www.come-over.to/FAS/booklend.htm
Extractions: FASD Lending Library Note: Bill Dubovsky, like Adam Dorris, was a young man with FASD who was killed in a vehicle/pedestrian accident. Both young men were raised by caring parents and died tragic deaths as a direct result of their disabilities. Bill Dubovsky was a speaker on FASD and traveled with his father in an effort to educate, prevent and better treat people with FASD. His loss is a tremendous loss to the world community of people with FASD and those who love them. He is and will be greatly missed. To place an order, simply send an email to ckbarker@ev1.net with your selections and your mailing address. You will have 2 weeks to read or view your materials, and then we ask that you return them promptly via media mail (the cheapest rate.) Printed materials: FASD Specific NEW Damaged Angels, by Bonnie Buxton NEW - Re cognizing and Managing Children with FAS/FAE: A Guidebook, by Brenda McCreight - - Suffer the Children: The Preventable Tragedy of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Handle With Care: Helping Children Prenatally Exposed to Drugs and Alcohol, by Sylvia Villarreal, MD, Lora-Ellen McKinney, PhD, and Marcia Quackenbush, MS, MFCC
Video Catalog - Drug Exposed Children A fetal alcohol syndrome prevention video and interactive teachers guide for of damage that fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) inflicts on grown children and http://clearinghouse.adhl.org/video/subject_html/vc_drug.html
Extractions: Shows parents-to-be how alcohol adversely affects the developing fetus and points out critical periods during pregnancy when the fetus is most vulnerable. Through candid interviews with a diverse group of people, the video presents a realistic look at the daily struggles of the FAS/FAE child and his/her parents or caregivers.
