Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Exposure to alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth complications, such as low birth weight and stillbirth, as well as a range of growth, mental and physical problems in the infant. Children exposed prenatally to alcohol often need early intervention services for learning disabilities, speech and language delays, hyperactive behavior and intellectual disabilities, among other complications.
Events
Events
- Understanding Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (September 2011) - Webinar
- Assessing for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Children (July 2011) - Webinar
Public Policy
Public Policy
In 2010, federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) legislation (P.L. 111-320) was reauthorized and revised to include policy on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This legislation determines that: 1) health care providers involved in the delivery or care of infants born with a FASD must refer them to child protection services; and 2) a plan of safe care must be developed for these infants. Prior to the CAPTA reauthorization, there was no federal child welfare policy to address the needs of infants with FASD.
More information: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act as Amended by P.L. 111-320, the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010 [PDF]
Links
Links
- Northrop Grumman Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence Project
- Center for Disease Control: FASDs
CDC’s FASDs’ program focuses on prevention and conducts research, develops FASDS tracking systems, implements interventions, gathers resources, and provides educational materials. - Children of Alcoholics Foundation
The Children of Alcoholics Foundation provides a range of educational materials and services to help professionals, children, and adults break the intergenerational cycle of substance abuse. - National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
NACoA is a national nonprofit membership organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents. - National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
NOFAS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating alcohol-related birth complications and improving the quality of life for affected individuals and families. - SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
The FASD Center is a federal initiative devoted to preventing and treating FASD.
- National AIA Resource Center
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