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Brief fact sheet on FAS.
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This site contains information about FAS and related disabilities and links to other sites
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The goal of this resource guide is to encourage you to learn more about FAS, including what causes it, how to prevent it, and how FAS impacts the everyday lives of people
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Facts from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Information and pictures which ilustrate the physical manifestations of FAS
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Prevention information on both the individual and policy levels
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Contains a large collection of practical articles on FAS which are of interest to parents, caregivers and those dealing with FAS issues in medicine, social work, education and justice
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Information on symptoms and prevention
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A directory of web sites about FAS/FAE
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Provides
info on research projects and findings, a list of support
groups worldwide, international FAS/E conferences,
and many other resources
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NOFAS is committed to raising public awareness of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) the leading known cause of mental retardation and to developing and implementing innovative ideas in prevention, intervention, education and advocacy in communities throughout the nation
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Information on treating, educating, and parenting children with FAS/FAE
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This article describes causes, diagnostic indicators, special needs of affected individuals, and prevention efforts
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One family's story of coming to grips with this disorder. Includes much helpful information
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Substance Use and Abuse