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Fact Sheet - FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
Problem fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a pattern of mental and physical defects which develops in some unborn babies when the mother drinks too
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NACD :: The National Association For Child Development
The National Academy for Child Development, Inc. is an international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential. The over 15,000 clients served by NACD have come to us with labels including Learning Disabled, Dyslexic, Distractible, ADD, ADHD, Hyperactive, Down Syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Tourettes Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Fragile X, Developmentally Delayed, PDD, Autistic, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injured, Comatose, Retarded, Minimal Brain Dysfunction, Normal, Accelerated and Gifted.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
fetal alcohol syndrome/EFFECTS
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, NCBDDD, CDC
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition characterized by abnormal facial fetal alcohol syndrome NCBDDD, CDC MailStop E-86 1600 Clifton Road
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Extractions: Read more about the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and its collaboration with CDC in developing interventions for children with FAS and related conditions. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition characterized by abnormal facial features, growth retardation, and central nervous system problems. It can occur if a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy. Children with FAS may have physical disabilities and problems with learning, memory, attention, problem solving, and social/behavioral problems. When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, so does her unborn baby. There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink while pregnant and there also does not appear to be a safe time to drink during pregnancy either. Therefore, it is recommended that women abstain from drinking alcohol at any time during pregnancy. Women who are sexually active and do not use effective birth control should also refrain from drinking because they could become pregnant and not know for several weeks or more.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome In Japan
The physical and behavioral characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome from birth to age seven. Information about maternal and paternal drinking and educational links to other related sites.
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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.
Fetal Alcohol And Drug Unit
fetal alcohol syndrome research unit, headed by Dr. Ann Streissguth, University of Washington. Website includes current FAS events calendar, FAS
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Information, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, NCBDDD, CDC
fetal alcohol syndrome NCBDDD, CDC MailStop E-86 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333 404-498-3947 Voice 404-498-3040 FAX
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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?
Arium Addiction Resources
A non profit organization offering substance abuse information regarding fetal alcohol syndrome and other addiction issues.
http://www.arium.org

Extractions: Welcome to the Arium Foundation Web Site Welcome to Arium ... a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of addictions and their effects upon individuals, families and our communities, through the provision of resources, information and research concerning drug and alcohol abuse, fetal alcohol syndrome and other substance abuse issues.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Is It Worth The Risk?
Diagram showing effects, and discussion of the other possible consequences of drinking during pregnancy.
http://www.wctu.org/fas_-_worth_it_.html

Extractions: Previous Back to Index Next FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME Is it worth the risk? Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is the most devastating birth defect which can occur as the result of drinking by a pregnant woman. The effects last a lifetime. (FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation in the Western world). The term FAS was first introduced in 1973 by Drs. Kenneth Jones and David Smith at the School of Medicine, University of Washington. The diagnostic criteria for FAS consists of three points: growth deficiency, characteristic facial abnormalities, and dysfuntion of the central nervous system. GROWTH DEFICIENCY These babies are born abnormally small, including height, weight, and head circumference. Even as adults height and head circumference tend to remain below normal. Medical conditions which are common among FAS children include:hip dislocation, club foot, heart defects, cleft-lip and palate, abnormal finger joints and curved fingers. FACIAL ABNORMALITIES FAS children almost always exhibit abnormalities of the eye. The eye is developed in the first trimester. Many women stop drinking after they learn they are pregnant, which is helpful, but irreversible damage may already have occurred. FAS children have small eye openings and may have drooping eyes and/or strabismus (crossed eyes). Other features include a short nose, thin upper lip, indistinct philtrum (grooves between the nose and mouth), and small midface. In adolescence they tend to begin looking more normal.
'The Summer He Didn't Die' The Return Of Brown Dog And Other Tales
Berry, born with fetal alcohol syndrome, represents another step away from all that is troublesome in the human condition, and toward an
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FAS: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FAS/FAE is a major health issue in western civilization today. More American babies are born with FAS than with Down Syndrome, MD, and HIV combined.
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Health And Social Services, State Of Alaska
Programs and services for alcoholism, drug abuse, family and youth, fetal alcohol syndrome, juvenile justice, medical, mental health, developmental disabilities, and public assistance. Foster parent program, Denali Kidcare health program, administrative services, grants online, boards and councils.
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FASlink - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Information, Communications And
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ARND), Static Encephalopathy (alcohol
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Family Village Library
Contact information, chat rooms, forums, and links to resource information.
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_fas.htm

Extractions: Web: http://www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org/ The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Family Resource Institute is dedicated to the preservation of families through the identification, understanding and compassionate care of individuals disabled by prenatal alcohol exposure. The institute helps by sharing the grief, healing the pain, and directing parents to agencies and programs that will give hope and help. FAS*FRI has local support groups with a directory that is included in their information packet and will give assistance to anyone wishing to start a group in their locality. The Institute publishes a quarterly newsletter, FAS Times , that in included in membership fees, and brochures including, "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome," "Help Hope Healing for Birth Parents of Children with FAS/FAE,"
Alcohol Related Birth Injury (FAS/FAE) Resource Site
The online resource for information on Alcohol Related Birth Injury fetal alcohol syndrome/Effect
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MedlinePlus: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Overviews; fetal alcohol syndrome (National Center on Birth Defects and Also available in Spanish fetal alcohol syndrome (Mayo Foundation for Medical
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Extractions: Also available in: Spanish Language of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - Links to PDF Diagnosis/Symptoms Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Getting a Diagnosis (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - Links to PDF Prevention/Screening Tips for Giving Up Alcohol (March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation)
Topica Email List Directory
Email support for parents coping with the special challenges of teaching children afflicted with FAS.
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Extractions: List Directory Category: Top List Name FAS Home Educators (FASHOMED) Purpose: This list for the sharing of support, encouragement, and information for parents who homeschool children diagnosed with FAS, FAE, or ARND. List members will be sharing resources, methods, materials, information, support, and encouragement. Discussions of controversial topics such as religion and politics will be limited to those which have direct effect on a family's homeschooling experience and must be written in a manner that is respectful of the rights of others to their individual beliefs. Any slamming or unnecessary harshness will result in expulsion from the list. List Type: Unmoderated discussion Subscription: Requires owner approval Archive: Readable by subscribers only Created: Jan 23, 2001 Owner: Renate Hotchkiss To Join: Subscribe here, or send an email to FASHOMED-subscribe@topica.com To Post: Send mail to 'FASHOMED@topica.com' Stats: 64 subscribers / 3 messages per day Categories: Children
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome And Effects
Brief Overview of fetal alcohol syndrome and Effects
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Alcohol in pregnancy; At risk for fetal alcohol syndrome; Drinking alcohol fetal alcohol syndrome is the manifestation of specific growth, mental,
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Extractions: @import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Contents of this page: The face Simian crease Alternative names Return to top Alcohol in pregnancy; At risk for fetal alcohol syndrome; Drinking alcohol during pregnancy Definition Return to top Fetal alcohol syndrome is the manifestation of specific growth, mental, and physical birth defects associated with the mother's high levels of alcohol use during pregnancy. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Alcohol use or abuse by the pregnant woman subjects her to the same range of risks that alcohol has in the general population. However, it poses extreme and unique risks to the fetus and is associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Timing of alcohol use during pregnancy is also of importance. Alcohol use during the first trimester is more damaging than during the second trimester, which is, in turn, more damaging than use in the third trimester. Alcohol ingested by a pregnant woman easily passes across the placental barrier to the fetus. Because of this, drinking alcohol can adversely affect the development of the baby.
About The Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center
Local, national, and international programs. Domestic violence, AIDS, cancer, and fetal alcohol syndrome prevention initiatives. Youth, wellness, adult learning, food pantry, environmental awareness and action services.
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Extractions: About the Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center In 1985, a group of Native Americans living on or near the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota formed the Native American Community Board (NACB) to address pertinent issues of health, education, land and water rights, and economic development of Native American people. In 1986, the Native American Community Board incorporated under the laws of South Dakota as a non-profit tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 organization. The first NACB project developed was "Women and Children in Alcohol," a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome program. This program defined the direction of subsequent health work. In February of 1988, the NACB opened the Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center, the first resource center located on a reservation in the US. In October of 1991, after a long legal battle, the Domestic Violence Program of the Resource Center opened a shelter for battered women a few blocks away from the Resource Center. The shelter is a modern, spacious, four-bedroom home and is able to provide women and their children with a safe place to escape domestic violence and sexual assualt. The Resource Center has expanded to include many programs benefitting people locally, nationally, and internationally. Some examples are the Domestic Violence Program, AIDS Prevention Program, Youth Services which include the Child Development Program and the Youth Wellness Program, Adult Learning Program, Environmental Awareness and Action Project, Cancer Prevention, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Program, Clearinghouse of Educational Materials, Food Pantry

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