Articles for the Organization "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence"

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders among Native Americans

2009-12-01T02:09:57

This resource answers questions related to Native Americans, a population with high rates of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, in regards to the work of FASD.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence: Education/Trainings

2009-06-02T09:05:56

One of the key objectives of the FASD Center is to provide education and training on FASD. To meet this objective, the FASD Center has developed online courses, educational materials, and training and technical assistance resources. (Authors)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence: Publications

2009-06-02T09:00:45

The FASD Center has developed a number of publications describing our initiatives, e.g., Town Halls, Women in Recovery summits, and Building FASD State System meetings. Other publications include our FASD: Knot Alone newsletters, information on the cost of FASD, and specific reports. (Authors)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Basic Facts

2009-12-01T02:42:02

This document is a presentation, which provides and overview of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), its effects, living with FASD, and methods for prevention.

How Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Co-Occur with Mental Illness

2009-12-01T02:32:31

Everyone is born with a certain amount of potential. Reaching it can often be a challenge, especially for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), who may also have a co-occurring mental illness. A co-occurring disorder exists simultaneously with another disorder. This co-occurring disorder often complicates treatment and interferes with the person’s ability to function. (Authors)

Preventing FASD: Healthy Women, Healthy Babies

2009-12-01T02:28:12

This resource provides information about the adverse effects of consuming alcohol while pregnant, along with important information about the health effects that can arise in the fetus.

The Physical Effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

2009-12-01T02:19:02

Alcohol is a teratogen, a substance that can harm a fetus. When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it passes through her blood and enters the fetus through the placenta.Its harmful effects may be seen in virtually every part of the fetus, including the brain,face, heart, liver, kidneys, eyes, ears, and bones. These effects can affect a person’s health for a lifetime. (Authors)