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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) describes a spectrum of permanent and often devastating birth-defect syndromes caused by maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. The main effect of fetal alcohol exposure is brain damage, which can be caused during any trimester, because the fetus's brain continues to develop throughout the entire pregnancy. The brain damage is often accompanied by, and reflected in, distinctive facial stigmata, as seen in the photograph on the right.
There are a number of subtypes, including full-blown fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), and the less noticeable, but sometimes equally serious, possible fetal alcohol effects (PFAE). The latter is also known as prenatal exposure to alcohol (PEA) or alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND).
Features of FASD may include facial deformities, stunted physical and emotional development, memory and attention deficits, a tendency to impulsive behavior, inability to reason from cause to effect, a failure to comprehend the concept of time, difficulty telling fantasy from reality, inability to control sexual impulses, and an apparent lack of remorse. Secondary disabilities such as mental illness and drug addiction are also likely to develop. Unlike the primary disabilities, these do not reflect the central nervous system damage, but instead develop because the child has difficulty adapting to his environment.
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@MrsWheeler (2/2) babysitters are non-existant on new years and shortys got this dumb fear of fetal alcohol syndrome...so could be a wash
iain_duffus (iain duffus) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:27:31 -0000
@MrsWheeler (2/2) babysitters are non-existant on new years and shortys got this dumb fear of fetal alcohol syndrome...so could be a wash
"What is blue and bloated and floating in your beer? A dead baby with fetal alcohol syndrome!"ü ChaCha
BenMartin69 (Ben Martin) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:15:43 -0000
"What is blue and bloated and floating in your beer? A dead baby with fetal alcohol syndrome!"ü ChaCha
The hoes eyes are on a lean... On some fetal alcohol syndrome type shit. I blame her mamma!
Miss_Juice (Miss Juice) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:58:11 -0000
The hoes eyes are on a lean... On some fetal alcohol syndrome type shit. I blame her mamma!
Ok, cindy lou who totally has fetal alcohol syndrome.
Robbiepierce (Robbie Pierce) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:39:41 -0000
Ok, cindy lou who totally has fetal alcohol syndrome.
BesTKunGTTT wrote a new blog post: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Native American cultures http://bit.ly/65aScW
preampcc (phuket tho15ngsom) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:26:14 -0000
BesTKunGTTT wrote a new blog post: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Native American cultures http://bit.ly/65aScW
The Pregnant Pause: thoughts on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlPtzMwp_2k
Judy_Vorfeld (Judy Vorfeld) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:23:32 -0000
The Pregnant Pause: thoughts on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlPtzMwp_2k
A Preventable Tragedy - Information about FASworld, a world wide self help group dedicated to raising awareness for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Links and a support group available.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Crime Times - Article discussing the costs to society when a child is the victim of prenatal alcohol exposure.
Fact Sheet - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - A list of causes, and recommendations on how to handle alcohol and pregnancy.
FAS - Implications for Correctional Services - Diagnosis and risk in regards to entering the correctional system.
FAS - State of Alaska DHSS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Website - Provides screening and assessment, resource materials, and information on support groups in the Alaska area.
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FAS Alaska: Project Facts - Information on intervention techniques for educators, family support, and a list of most frequently asked questions.
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FAS Community Resource Center - A collection of articles discussing this diagnosis.
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FAS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - The implications of adopting an affected child.
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FAS Information - A personal account of what it is like to live with Fetal Alcohol Effects and how to prevent this from happening to someone else.
FASbookshelf - Resource information for those affected by this diagnosis.
FASCETS - A Consultation, Education and Training Service located in Portland, Oregon.
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FASlink - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Link for Information and Support - A comprehensive list of possible damage done by alcohol use, a brain image, and additional statistical information.
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Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit - Research and advocacy unit, headed by Dr. Ann Streissguth. Includes resources such as support groups, an events list, and a publications list.
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around the world, and the unit's findings. ]
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Resources for information.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Statistics and other information on fetal alcohol syndrome and how it can be reduced.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - A review of contemporary research, by Anuppa Caleekal, with implications for alcohol and prenatal education.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Information for the prevention of FAS. Lists possible difficulties an individual with this disease may encounter, as well as prevention activities.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - A Pregnant Pause - 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.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Is It Worth the Risk? - Diagram showing effects, and discussion of the other possible consequences of drinking during pregnancy.
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Fetal alcohol syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects - How to prevent a child from being exposed to the risks of alcohol related problems.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network - Located in Seattle, WA., this organization diagnosis and works with children diagnosed with this disorder.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Japan - 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 - Online movie regarding this preventable condition.
Mayo Clinic: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - A description of the syndrome and how to avoid it.
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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.
NE Consultation - A Colorado prevention center, containing training information, facts, support groups, and a chat room.
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Region3 FAS/E Partnership - Support and education for families, including links and a message board.
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Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects - A resource guide developed for teachers to help counter attention difficulties, social skills, memory problems and other common symptoms.
Texas Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consortium - Dedicated to prevention, education, and support.
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The Family Village Library Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Test - Contact information, chat rooms, forums, and links to resource information.
What Can We Do About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? - An article by Ann Pytkowicz Streissguth, PhD, addressing prevention and cause.
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