Articles related to "Prenatal Alcohol Exposure"
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is an umbrella term for physical or mental disabilities caused by the drinking of alcohol during pregnancy.
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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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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is Preventable
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can be very dangerous to a developing baby. When mothers drink frequently or heavily during pregnancy a baby may be born with FAS.
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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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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 & 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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Adopting From Foster Care
The adoption process, whether adopting a sibling group, or a single child, can be an emotional time. The time from home study to placement can be long and stressful.
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Top Ten Things to Do During Pregnancy
Most women know the basics of having a healthy pregnancy. Here are good reminders about what to do and what not to do to benefit mothers and their babies.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most recognizable and well-known disorder on a spectrum of conditions caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
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Toxic Metals and Children
Exposure to lead is potentially devastating for children, leading to birth defects, brain damage, and emotional and behavioral issues.
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