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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a disorder that is characterized by a wide range of lifelong birth defects caused solely by mothers who drink alcohol while pregnant.
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FAS Symptoms & Diagnostic Criteria
Early diagnosis and intervention is crucial for children with FAS. The first step is learning to recognize the symptoms and characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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What is FASD?
Among the less talked about disabilities encountered in education today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD. The fact that it is not a topic of conversation doesn
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Tragic But Preventable
FAS is the most preventable cause of cognitive disability. In fact, it could be eradicated through abstention from alcohol during pregnancy.

Alcohol and the Unborn
Alcohol use during pregnancy can have severe effects upon the unborn. Physical and mental problems are associated with this totally preventable birth defect.
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Disconnect in Special Ed Placement
The Disconnect between syndromes, disorders, and conditions on the one hand and placement in Special Education on the other is sometimes hard to explain to parents. This
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Drinking while pregnant?
Effects of fetal alcohol syndrome are well-documented. What do we know about the effect on the baby while consuming even small amounts of alcohol?
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
What is FAS and FASD? What is a child's perspective of FASD? What are the characteristics? What is the best intervention and prevention?
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This article deals with the effects of alcohol abuse during a woman's pregnancy. It is written to make women aware that alcohol is detrimental to the developing fetus throughout their entire pregnancy, even as a one time thing and/or in small amounts.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Adoption
Diagnosis of FAS is based on specific criteria: distinct facial pattern, growth deficiencies, central nervous system dysfunction, a history of prenatal alcohol exposure.
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Managing FAS Behaviors in Children
Parenting children with alcohol-related birth defects can be frustrating, especially when techniques that work on other children fail to work on a child with FAS.
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Smoking and Drinking in Pregnancy
Alcohol and cigarettes are commonly abused substances that should be avoided by women who are pregnant in order to prevent certain risks to themselves and their babies.
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Alcohol and Pregnancy
Women should abstain from drinking at all during pregnancy due to the high risk of severe alcohol related health problems and birth defects in their unborn children.
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Adoption Lingo
Brief summary of adoption lingo, the "insider" words that are used within the adoption world.
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Alcohol Consumption: Harmful or Helpful to Women
Informative article of the risks and benefits associated with women and alcohol.
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Alcohol Laws in Rural Alaska
Alaska allows individual communities to regulate or prohibit the importation, sale and consumption of alcohol to help reduce alcohol abuse and its associated problems.
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Children With Learning Disabilities
Getting the proper teaching in school for your disabled child.
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Orphans in Eastern Europe
Orphaned children are some of Eastern Europe's most helpless - and least helped - citizens. Under-funded and understaffed, orphanages are some children's only homes.
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AD/HD - Danger of Misdiagnosis
Much of the early information about AD/HD has changed over time. Adding to the confusion are the number of other conditions with similar symptoms.
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Adoption Myths
Adoption myths abound. Many of these are perpetuated by people who do not see adoption as a viable option for creating and expanding a family. Some day, this will change...
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Autism Symptoms and Treatments
A natural perspective on the causes, symptoms, and treatments for childhood autism. This recent autism information includes information about natural treatments.
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International Adoption from Russia
Russia is a popular choice among Americans looking to adopt internationally. In 2007, 2,310 Russian orphan adoptions took place in the United States.
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Test Your Knowledge
Short quiz pertaining to effects, influencing factors and risks associated with Women and Alcoholism.
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Alcohol and Health Problems
Heavy drinking can cause a number of health problems, including cirrhosis and stroke, as well as heightened risk for sleep disturbances, accidents, violence and suicide.
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Alcohol's Health Benefits & Risks
Whether or not it is safe for you to drink depends on your physical and psychological health profile.
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Exploring Women's Institutes
They've been around for over 100 years, yet but for those who are members few others know very much about them, and they are worth knowing.
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Foods That Make You Smarter
These foods improve memory, boost cognitive ability and increase brain health. Plus, a healthy brain boosts your immune system, gives you more energy, and fights disease.
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Reactive Attachment Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) children are often described as angry, lying, uncaring, and violent children. The signs and symptoms are as varied as the causes.
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Alcoholism and the Brain
We know what alcohol does to an individual's personality and physical body, but exactly how does alcohol affect the brain of which is the control center for speech, thought, and physical mechanics.
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Rock of Love Charm School - Episode 6
In the sixth episode of Charm School, Dallas gets sent home when she refuses to work with Lacey following a after a spat. Heather and Kristy Joe get immunity.
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