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| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
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According to the National Organization for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS), alcohol use during pregnancy is the
leading known preventable cause of mental retardation and birth defects in the United States.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Overview
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Problems associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASD) include:
- Specific facial characteristics
- Growth deficits
- Mental retardation
- Heart, lung, and kidney defects
- Hyperactivity & behavior problems
- Attention & memory problems
- Poor coordination or motor skill delays
- Difficulty with judgment and reasoning
- Learning disabilities
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The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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| The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) is the leading voice and resource of the Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders (FASD) community.
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Prevention Strategies
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| While there is no cure for Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders (FASD), they are 100
percent preventable when pregnant women
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Indentifying Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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| Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorders (FASD) can be difficult. Early and
accurate identification is key to receiving
appropriate educational and medical support.
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Intervention Strategies
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| Teachers, social workers, physicians and childcare providers are just some of the professionals that will need to use adapted strategies when assisting individuals with Fetal Alcohol Syndroome Disorders (FASD).
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What Young People Should Know
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| Young women who are sexually
active, not using contraception,
and drinking alcohol are at risk
for having a child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASD). Young people can help prevent
Fetal alcohol syndrome in a number of ways.
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What Treatment Professionals Should Know
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| The majority of children with Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are born to
alcohol-abusing or alcoholic women.
Treatment programs are an
ideal place to educate high-risk
women about the
dangers of drinking during
pregnancy.
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