Susan D. Rich, MD, MPH, DFAPA

This book addresses a critical public health problem in America - the leading preventable cause of birth defects, neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disability: prenatal alcohol exposure. Dr. Rich provides insight into the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorder associated with prenatal alcohol exposure (ND-PAE) among juveniles accused of violent crimes, in neighborhoods where America's "least valued" citizens reside, and even in upper middle class communities. The problem develops as early as the first three weeks of pregnancy, when many women are unaware that they are pregnant. With appropriate diagnosis and treatment, affected individuals can avoid a lifetime of lost potential from substance use disorders, incarceration, unemployment, and homelessness. From her broad psychiatric, forensic, and public health experience, Dr. Rich has crafted a reasoned, passionate argument for communities and professionals to unite in ending an epidemic that currently affects one in twenty American children.

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The Child and Youth Working Group

The Edmonton and Area Fetal Alcohol Network (EFAN) works to enhance the capacity of our community to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and address FASD related issues through coordination, education, support, and advocacy. EFAN is a collaborative venture made up of individuals from numberous community agencies and government departments. The Child and youth Working Group (one of three withinEFAN) works to provide education and support to children and youth with FASD and their families.

The Child and Youth Working Group has produced FASD Strategies, not Solutions, a resource to educate caregivers and the community in managing the behaviours assicated with FASD.

This project has relied heavily upon caregivers and professionals who have provided information, advice, and feedback during the development of this booklet.

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U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

An engaging training DVD for professionals involved with the Nevada Child Welfare System.

Professionals, Adoption Issues, Effects of Trauma, FASD in Adoption, Need for Connections

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Children's Research Triangle

CD-ROM content: 1. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 2. Marijuana Use in Pregnancy 3. Screening for Substance Abuse in Pregnancy 4. Gender Specific Treatment Issue for Women

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Gabe Chasnoff

The Listening Heart chronicles the day to day life of four adoptive families who are raising children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. A powerful educational experience, The Listening Heart puts a human face on a disorder that impacts not only the child, but the entire family system.

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Dept. of Health and Human Services

Mothers speak out about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

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NCBDDD, CDCP & DHHS

Guidelines for referral and diagnosis of FASD for professionals

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Caring For Life

A guide for parents and professionals on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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Ann Streissguth

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.

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Agnes M. Plenk

This volume is the result of the clinical, administrative, and advocacy experience that Dr. Plenk gained during the growth and development of The Children's Center in Salt Lake City. Using the day-treatment group therapy model, young children with emotional problems have been helped to eliminate difficulties that affect their education at a very early age. As a community agency, built on a shoestring budget, the state, federal, and local levels have contributed to major improvements in the learning and family life of many individuals associated with The Children's Center. This is their story written by the Founder and Executive Director, now retired.

Professionals, Adoption Issues, Effects of Trauma, FASD in Adoption, Grief & Loss in the Triad, Need for Connections

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