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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

This topic has information for parents regarding FASD which includes Fetal Alcohol Effect and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.  Clicking on these links will take you away from the Anchorage School District's website. Each link will open in a new window. New window icon.

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Websites with general information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas/
This site provides good general information, material, and research related to FASD.

The FASD Center
http://fascenter.samhsa.gov/
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence sponsors this site through the Department of Health and Human Services. It includes a list of links, publications, training, events, and other information on the topic.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/fasd/
The Department of Education & Early Development has developed a website to offer educators information on FASD, posts upcoming training opportunities and FASD related events,  identifies who to contact for a FASD assessment in your area, lists grant opportunities, and highlights resources available through our lending library.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Homepage
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas/
The Web section from the Center for Disease Control provides information about FAS, presents answers to frequently asked questions and lists many useful publications.

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
www.nofas.org
NOFAS is a nonprofit organization founded in 1990 dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected. NOFAS, the only national organization focusing solely on FAS, takes a multicultural approach to prevention and healing.

Project FACTS
http://fasalaska.com/
The goal of this project is to provide statewide assistance, through training, technical assistance and support, to schools, individuals, families and communities working with children affected by FAS and other alcohol related disabilities. Services include consultation, education and training for the development of effective methods and strategies to teach and maximize learning in children prenatally exposed to alcohol.

State of Alaska Office of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
www.hss.state.ak.us/fas/
This site includes FAQs on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, information on resources, listings of conferences and other trainings, a lending library, and much more.

Stone Soup Group: FASD Family Support Project
www.stonesoupgroup.org/FASDparentresources.html
This Anchorage-based group provides free assistance and support to families of children with special needs. The FASD Family Support page includes FASD strategies, links, resources for parents, a list of recommended reading, and an opportunity to join a Listserv to communicate with other families.

Toward Inclusion: Tapping Hidden Strengths
www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ks4/specedu/fas/
This is a planning resource intended to provide a support for student service administrators, principals, classroom teachers, resource teachers, school counselors, clinicians, and other community professionals who will help in assisting schools in developing approaches for students who are alcohol-affected.


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