Before You Look for Information on FASD

Sorting through the wealth of online information on FASD can be a daunting task. What's worth reading, and what's a waste of time? Start with this recommended list of resources to find the information you need to understand and help your child.

On this Parenting Special Needs site

There are lots of articles on this site of interest to parents of children with FASD, but these three will give you a good place to begin.

From the About guide to Alcoholism

Buddy T., the About.com guide to Alcoholism/Substance Abuse, has lots of information on FASD. Start with these three articles.

Around the About network

Other sites on About.com offer information about FASD. Start with these three.

Just the facts

These reference sites give good overviews of FASD diagnosis and treatment.

Dedicated sites

These sites focus exclusively on FASD and offer articles and other resources for parents and families.

Behavior

Learn about behavior issues and successful behavior management techniques for children with FASD from these resources.

Support groups

Join one of these e-mail groups to learn from other parents who are raising children with FASD.

Shopping

Shop these sites for books, tapes, posters, videos, pins, and other FASD-related items.

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