How can child protection agencies better address fetal alcohol spectrum disorders?
This brief was developed by Children and Family Futures, in partnership with Casey Family Programs. For a self-assessment tool and resource list, see the companion brief: Which resources can help strengthen agency responses to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders?
Psychotropic Medication Algorithm for FASD/Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
(Mela et al., 2018, all rights reserved)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consultation, Education, and Training Services (FASCETS)
FASCETS is a non-profit organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017. FASCETS is an acronym for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consultation, Education, and Training Services. At FASCETS, we believe in a different way of supporting individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and other brain-based disabilities – one that is consistent with research on the brain, and that has been shown to improve outcomes.
University of Wisconsin training videos on FASD
Brief training videos on FASD from the University of Wisconsin.
The Proof Alliance, formerly MOFAS
The Proof Alliance, formerly Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS), works to eliminate birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and to improve the quality of life of the individuals and families affected by FASD by providing resources and support. By building partnerships and improving services, Proof Alliance generates awareness of the importance of alcohol-free pregnancies.
Improving Awareness And Treatment Of Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders And Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders
The purposes of this paper are to increase understanding of the connection between serious emotional disturbances and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and to raise awareness of the unique diagnostic challenges and treatment needs of children who have FASD and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. (The term co-occurring disorder describes the presence of a psychiatric disorder and a disorder such […]
Webinar by CONCEPT Professional Training on FASD and the Criminal Justice System
Webinar by CONCEPT Professional Training on FASD and the Criminal Justice System (great overview of FASD at the beginning)
Tools for Success Curriculum: Working with Youth with FASD in the Juvenile Justice System training manual
The Tools for Success Curriculum: Working With Youth With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in the Juvenile Justice System (also called Tools for Success) curriculum was developed as a joint project of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence and the Minnesota Organization on Fetal […]
Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
This Special Article outlines clinical implications and guidelines for pediatric medical home clinicians to identify, diagnose, and refer children regarding neurobehavioral disorder associated with prenatal exposure. Emphasis is given to reported or observable behaviors that can be identified as part of care in pediatric medical homes, differential diagnosis, and potential comorbidities. In addition, brief guidance […]
Fetal Alcohol Exposure overview from NIAAA
Fact sheet from the National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism covering different terms, symptoms and clinical diagnoses under the spectrum of FASD.