This page features a variety of print, video and other resources for families raising children, youth or young adults who have experienced prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs. Resources designed for teachers, clinicians and other professionals working with individuals with FASD and related prenatal exposures are also included.
The FASD Success Show is a podcast produced by Jeff Noble.
Summary of research article by Wozniak et al. on impact of choline supplementation on young children with FASD.
Founded by author, speaker and FASD caregiver Jeff Noble, FASD Forever offers workshops, books and other resources for families impacted by FASD.
Funded by Va Department of Social Services, the Northern Post Adoption Regional Consortium offers case management, crisis supports, training, and other services for post-adoptive families. It is a partnership between The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.), enCircle, Children’s Home Society and NACAC to offer post adoption services and supports.
All families who have finalized adoptions of children ages birth through 18 years and reside in Virginia are eligible for services at no cost. This includes families that have adopted domestically, internationally and through foster care.
Consortium Flyer for families
Consortium Flyer for professionals
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Broadcast on February 11, 2020, this webinar features Barb Clark from NACAC.
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Slides from 2 11 20 webinar
Originally recorded January 16, 2020, presented by Dr. Molly Millians of Emory University.
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This website features resources written by Jeff Noble, an FASD caregiver and others with FASD experiences. A free e-book, Making Sense of the Madness: An FASD Survival Guide, is available by signing up for the Newsletter.
A collection of linked resources on young children prenatally exposed to substances, from the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA) and the IDEA Infant & Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA).
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Toolkit was developed to raise awareness, promote surveillance and screening, and ensure that all affected children receive appropriate and timely interventions. From the American Academy of Pediatrics in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control.
This webinar on February 7, 2019 by FFF Director Kelly Henderson focused on avenues for securing education supports for children and youth with FASD and strategies and resources for families to share with school staff.
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This article from the Alcohol Research & Health journal, focuses on research-based behavioral interventions for children and youth with FASD.
This fact sheet from Kennedy Krieger Institute offers suggestions of trauma-sensitive practices and procedures for preparing for and holding Individual Educational Program (IEP) meetings. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that students who access special education services have a documented IEP.
Series of 9 video episodes from Childbirth Media Center.
Students Like Me is a pathbreaking video guide for educators teaching children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Over the past few years, practical research has been revealing more about the nature of learning challenges faced by children with alcohol-related birth defects. As a result, strategies are emerging to help children in both mainstream and special education classrooms. Students Like Me gives elementary and special educators a clear understanding of what Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is, how it affects childrens learning and behavior, and what can be done to modify classroom environments and teaching methods to allow children with FAS to learn.
Students Like Me video training series
A Chapter from Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): A Comprehensive Guide for Pre-K-8 Educators by RISE at Duke University.
This guide is designed for every educator (e.g., teachers, special education teachers, resource specialists, speech and language specialists, school nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists) who works with K-8 elementary and middle school level students. The guide addresses the impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol and how it affects the K-8 grade student. Many educators believe they do not have students in their classes who have FASD, and they may even wonder why this guide would be useful in their own teaching and classroom management. Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the United States. Despite health warnings, 20% of women drink alcohol while knowing they are pregnant. Therefore, it is not surprising that there is a high incidence of children (2-5%) in the United States with FASD and they are likely present in every classroom.
A 76 page for teachers from British Columbia Ministry of Education covering characteristics and teaching strategies across content areas.
Fact sheets and other resources on FASD and prenatal drug exposure.
Dr. Susan Rich presented a webinar as part of our FASD series. Find her slides and additional handouts here, as well as a recording of the webinar. Please note that video images start about 6 minutes into the recording and due to errors in the file, the audio of Dr. Rich discontinues @ minute 30. We have worked with GoToWebinar extensively to repair the audio file and unfortunately there was a permanent loss of audio. We are assured this issue will not reoccur in future webinars. Our apologies.
Slides from Dr. Rich's webinar
ND PAE Diagnostic Tool from Dr. Rich Jan 2019 webinar
ND PAE diagnostic tool Explanation Dr. Rich Jan 2019 webinar
Recording of Dr. Rich's 1/28/19 webinar (video begins @ minute 6)
A recording of a January 16, 2019 FFF webinar by Barbara Clark of the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC).
Practical Strategies for Supporting A Loved One with FASD
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Fact sheet from the National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism covering different terms, symptoms and clinical diagnoses under the spectrum of FASD.
Informative PDF on the ABCs of Back to School with FASD from the North American Council on Adoptable Children.
