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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Information for parents on diagnosing, treating, and caring for a child with FASD.
First Five Things to Do After Your Child is Diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
A handful of easy, quick suggestions to help you get a fast start on helping your child diagnosed with alcohol-related birth defects.
Before You Look for Information on FASD
Start with these recommended resources for finding facts, strategies, and advice on parenting children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Preparing the School for Your Child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
School can be a difficult place for children with fetal alcohol exposure -- academically, socially, and behaviorally. Let the school know what your child needs to be successful with these tips and printouts.
What Is FASD?
Learn more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, a diagnosis that encompasses Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects.
What Families Need
In an excerpt from "Damaged Angels: An Adoptive Mother Discovers the Tragic Toll of Alcohol in Pregnancy," author Bonnie Buxton writes about what families of alcohol-affected children need to survive.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and School
What's the best school strategy for kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? Though the answer will be different for every child, I can share what worked well for my son to give parents and schools some direction.