Information for parents, carers, teachers, health professionals, people working within the justice system and other people working with children and families affected by FASD
These documents and organisations may contain useful information on FASD. These links do not imply any endorsement, support or commercial gain by the Alcohol and Pregnancy Research Group or the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
Australia
Drug and Alcohol Organisations
Information for Parents and Carers
Information for Health Professionals
Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
Parliamentary Inquiries and Reports
International
FASD Screening and Diagnostic Guidelines
Information for Parents and Carers
Australia
FASD Support Organisations
National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders (NOFASARD)
The National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders (NOFASARD) is a Commonwealth charity and the peak community organisation for FASD in Australia. They provide information, advocacy and referral options for families supporting children/adolescents and adults who have or are suspected of having FASD. NOFASARD has well established national and international networks and collaborative relationships with other committed organisations and interest groups. For more information please visit the NOFASARD website or contact Sue Miers on 0418 854 947 or email sue@nofasard.org.au
Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association (RFFADA)
RFFADA is a not-for-profit health promotion charity dedicated to ensuring that individuals affected prenatally by alcohol have access to diagnostic services, support and multidisciplinary management planning in Australia and that carers and parents are supported with a "no blame no shame" ethos. Visit the RFFADA website or contact Elizabeth Russell on 0412 550 540.
Alcohol can harm your unborn child A3 Poster
NOFASARD (WA) and Esperance Local Drug Action Group
At 0909 hours on the 9th of the 9th for 99 seconds approximately 50 volunteers coordinated by Esperance Local Drug Action Group, congregated at a local shopping centre to 'pause for a cause'. In Australia's first 'flash mob' to raise awareness of FASD, volunteers with inflated balloons under their shirts held a pose to draw attention to what is believed to be the leading cause of preventable non-genetic birth defects and intellectual disability. For more information on NOFASARD (WA) activities and the Esperance Local Drug Action Group contact Warren (Wazza) Harvey on 0429 942 947 or wazzaharvey@bigpond.com
Drug and Alcohol Organisations
Research
Government of Western Australia, Drug and Alcohol Office
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (University of NSW)
National Drug Research Institute (Curtin
University)
McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth
Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE)
Alcohol Drug and Information Services
Women and Newborn Drug and Alcohol Service (King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth Western Australia) and brochure
Women's Health and Family Services (Perth, Western Australia)
Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA)
The Women's Alcohol and Drug Service (Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne Victoria)
Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
Library and Resource Centre Catalogue
South Australian Network of Drug and Alcohol Services
Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NSW)
Alcohol and drug treatment and information services
Drug and Alcohol Services - National, State and Territory Services and Organisations
Alcohol & Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
Australian Capital Territory (Alcohol and Drug Program)
02 6207 9977 (24 hours)
ACT Drug Information Canberra Hospital 02 6244 3333
New South Wales (ADIS)
1800 422 599 (24 hours)
NSW MotherSafe, Royal Hospital for Women 02 9382 6539 or 1800 647 848 (for NSW country only)
Drug & Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service 1800 023 687
Northern Territory (ADIS)
08 8922 8399
Queensland (ADIS)
1800 177 833 (24 hours)
South Australia (ADIS)
1300 131 340 (24 hours)
SA Womens and Childrens Hospital 08 8161 7222
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation Pharmacy Department, Women's and children's Hospital SA (Monday -Friday normal business hours) 08 8186 7555
Tasmania (Alcohol and Drug Service)
1800 888 236 (24 hours)
Victoria (Direct Line ADIS)
1800 888 236 (24 hours)
Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne 03 8345 3190
Western Australia (ADIS)
1800 198 024 (24 hours)
Resources
Pregnancy
Australian Government: Starting a Family
Australian Government: Pregnancy, birth and baby helpline
The pregnancy, birth & baby helpline 1800 882 436 is a free* telephone and internet support service providing general information about pregnancy, birthing, post-natal care and parenting in the first 12 months. *Mobile charges may apply.
The helpline is not an emergency service. For all emergencies, please call 000.
If you need specific health advice or information please call healthdirect Australia on 1800 022 222 to speak to a Registered Nurse.
Residents of Victoria and Queensland need to call their local telephone health service.
Health Direct Australia
Government of Western Australia, Department of Health
Alcohol and Pregnancy Overview
Government of Western Australia, Department of Health
Government of Western Australia, Department of Health, WA Country Health Service
Alcohol and Pregnancy - Resources
Government of Western Australia, Drug and Alcohol Office
Women and Childrens Health Network
Parenting and Child Health: Alcohol - effects on unborn child
Government of Western Australia, Drug and Alcohol Office
Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing
Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol - Alcohol and Pregnancy Resources
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Visit the Drug Education Network, Australia website
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Booklet
Government of Western Australia, Department for Communities Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Booklet 'Information for People Working with Children and Families'
FASD Model of Care, Government of Western Australia, Department of Health
NSW Department of Health, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Ord Valley - FASD
FASD Prevention in Australia's Ord Valley and Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service's fetal alcohol spectrum disorders program: Big steps, solid outcome
Fitzroy Valley
Australian Human Rights Commission 2010 Social Justice Report (Report No.1/2011) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Edith Cowan University WA
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Council (ADAC) South Australia
Multi-media
Strong Baby Strong Life - Tennant Creek
Watch the students from Tennant Creek perform on youtube
Jane Halliday Exploring alcohol use in pregnancy: what questions should we be asking?
Strong Spirit Strong Futures project media campaign
Television commercial featuring Mary G
Radio advertisements for women (metro and country), men (metro and country) and the whole of community (metro and country)
South West Womens Health and Information Service
Alcohol and Pregnancy Advertisement
Newsletters
Telthon Institute for Child Health Research
National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders
Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association
Information for Parents and Carers
National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders (NOFASARD)
The National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders (NOFASARD) is a Commonwealth charity and the peak community organisation for FASD in Australia. They provide information, advocacy and referral options for families supporting children/adolescents and adults who have or are suspected of having FASD. NOFASARD has well established national and international networks and collaborative relationships with other committed organisations and interest groups. For more information please visit the NOFASARD website or contact Sue Miers on 0418 854 947 or email sue@nofasard.org.au
Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association (RFFADA)
RFFADA is a not-for-profit health promotion charity dedicated to ensuring that individuals affected prenatally by alcohol have access to diagnostic services, support and multidisciplinary management planning in Australia and that carers and parents are supported with a "no blame no shame" ethos. Visit the RFFADA website or contact Elizabeth Russell on 0412 550 540.
Alcohol can harm your unborn child A3 Poster
NOFASARD (WA) and Esperance Local Drug Action Group
At 0909 hours on the 9th of the 9th for 99 seconds approximately 50 volunteers coordinated by Esperance Local Drug Action Group, congregated at a local shopping centre to 'pause for a cause'. In Australia's first 'flash mob' to raise awareness of FASD, volunteers with inflated balloons under their shirts held a pose to draw attention to what is believed to be the leading cause of preventable non-genetic birth defects and intellectual disability. For more information on NOFASARD (WA) activities and the Esperance Local Drug Action Group contact Warren (Wazza) Harvey on 0429 942 947 or wazzaharvey@bigpond.com
Information to assist the children with their learning
Information for Health Professionals
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
Alcohol and Pregnancy Resources
The resources were developed to support health professionals address the issue of alcohol use in pregnancy with women. The following resources are available:
Booklet for Health Professionals
Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
The Alcohol and Pregnancy Resources for Health Professionals previously published and printed by the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research are now printed by the Drug and Alcohol Office. The content of these materials remains the same. Orders for the resources can be placed through the on-line publication order system - public access
There is no cost to order these materials.
Please refer to the following codes in the on-line publication order system:
ALCOHOL & DRUGS
Item Code DAO 005 Booklet for health professionals
Item Code DAO 006 Fact sheet for health professionals
Item Code DAO 007 Wallet card for women
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
RACGP Resource Library - Red Book
Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice 7th Edition
RACGP Resource Library - Green Book
RACGP Putting prevention into practice 2nd edition
RACGP Screening Tool
The RACGP Screening Tool of the 5 "A"s based on the 'ask assess advise assist arrange'
RACGP SNAP (quit Smoking, better Nutrition, moderate Alcohol, more Physical activity) Guidelines
SNAP: a population health guide to behavioural risk factors in general practice
Other Organisations
Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing - Lifescripts
About Lifescripts and Pregnancy Resources
The Northern Division of General Practice Lifescripts Electronic Resources
Lifescripts Electronic Resources
Drug Education Network Resources
Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol (Pea) Prevention Handbook
Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA)
FASD Resources - Flipchart and FASD Leaflet
Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; A Guide for Midwives
Genetics in Family Medicine: The Australian Handbook for General Practitioners
Perinatal Data Collection and Statistics
National Perinatal and Reproductive Epidemiology Research Unit
National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit
Congenital Conditions Register NSW
Queensland Perinatal Data Collection Unit
South Australia Pregnancy Outcomes Statistics Unit
Birth Defects Register South Australia
Victorian Birth Defects Register
Victorian Perinatal Data Collection Unit
WA Register of Developmental Anomalies
Training Courses
National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders (NOFASARD)
Community Education & Training Workshops
NOFASARD is is a Commonwealth charity and the peak community organisation for FASD in Australia. Community education sessions aim to inform and raise awareness of FASD and the implications for individuals, carers and families. FASD training workshops are developed with a community development approach aimed at building skill capacity and strategies to enable appropriate responses to local need. Training workshops may be tailored to interested professionals and/or community groups. All programs are evidence based. NOFASARD is a not for profit organisation and costs will be kept to a minimum.
Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association (RFFADA)
FASD Training is conducted in partnership with an Australia-wide Registered Training Organisation, Enterprise Management Group trading as Training Connections Australia (TCA). The training developed by the rffada and delivered by TCA was the first publicly available training delivered in Australia by professional and qualified trainers. Training can be customised and contextualised to the needs of the organisation or group and can be incorporated into the policies and procedures of the organisation to maximise return on investment.
Rural Health Education Foundation
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Program
This program is accredited for CPD/CPE by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, the Royal College of Nursing Australia and the Australian Physiotherapy Association. This program is also eligible for Women's Health points with the RACGP
Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
These links do not imply any endorsement, support or commercial gain by the Alcohol and Pregnancy Research Group or the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive listing of events that may be relevant to those working in or studying alcohol, pregnancy and FASD, parents and carers. If your organisation is planning a conference, seminar, event or training session on alcohol, pregnancy and FASD and you would like to have it included on this website please send an email to fasd@childhealthresearch.org.au. Please provide a short paragraph about the event, contact details and the website or where to go to register.
Focus on FASD in WA Forum
On behalf of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and the Government of Western Australia Drug and Alcohol Office thank you to everyone who attended the Focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in WA Forum on Monday 26 February 2012.
With 155 people registered to attend we were overwhelmed by the interest in the forum and the positive feedback we received. Participants were from government departments - corrective services, child protection, education and health; maternity groups and support services; universities; research institutes; Aboriginal health organisations; foster carers and support organisations; community groups; private practitioners; and consumers and community members.
We acknowledge the commitment and enthusiasm of the presenters and thank them for their time in sharing their knowledge and telling us of the work they are doing.
Overview of FASD in Australia - Winthrop Research Professor Carol Bower
WA FASD Model of Care - Kate Gatti
None 4 Nine - Warren Harvey and Lorraine Major
OVAHS FASD Program - Jenni Rogers
Strong Spirit Strong Future - Wendy Casey
The Lililwan Project - Dr James Fitzpatrick
Statewide Specialist Services Education Department - Natasha Ridley
Interdisciplinary knowledge, attitudes and practice of FASD in the WA criminal justice system - Dr Raewyn Mutch
Evaluation of services and information for parents and carers of children with a FASD - Dr Amanda Wilkins
Out of sight, out of mind: Australia's Alcohol Guidelines
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Forum hosted by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education
2nd Tasmanian Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention Conference
28-29 November 2011 Hobart, Tasmania
Presenter - Diane Malbin MSW
30 November - 1 December 2011 Hobart, Tasmania
Justice System
Government of Western Australia, Department of Health FASD Model of Care
Juvenile Justice and Youth in Juvenile Justice Setting (Reference to FASD pages 15-16 and 27)
Department of Attorney General, Supreme Court of Western Australia The Equality Before the Law Bench Book
Chapter 4 People with Disabilities 4.1.8.1 Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and crime
National Judicial College of Australia Sentencing 2010 Conference, Canberra February 2010
Presentation by Associate Professor Heather Douglas T C Beirne School of Law, The University of Queensland
Sentencing and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Parliament of Australia: House of Representatives: Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs:
Link between health and the criminal justice system
Report: Parliament of Australia: House of Representatives
Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs - Indigenous Youth in the Criminal Justice System
Parliamentary Inquiries and Reports
Commonwealth Government Inquiry into FASD
On Wednesday 9 November 2011 the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs chaired by the Member for Moreton, Graham Perrett announced an Inquiry into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The Inquiry was referred to the Committee by Ministers Jenny Macklin and Nicola Roxon. Submissions closed on 9 December 2011. Read the submissions to the inquiry
Report: Parliament of Western Australian: Education and Health Committee (FASD recommendation 48)
Alcohol: Reducing the harm and curbing the culture of excess 2011
Inquiry - Parliament of Western Australia: Education and Health Committee
An inquiry into improving educational outcomes for Western Australians of all ages
Introduction of a Bill into the Australian Parliament
A Bill was introduced into the Australian Parliament on 22 June 2011 for an Act to amend the law relating to social security and family assistance, and for other purposes. Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2011. The move to introduce the Bill called for the Parliament to continue to facilitate and support the development of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) national diagnostic tool for the use of medical professionals and other health service providers, to give FASD the status of a recognised disability in Australia, and institute a national awareness campaign, among other calls. FASD is currently not recognised as a disability by the Australian Government.
Introduction of the Bill into the Senate 22 June 2011
Amendment to the Bill Senate 4 July 2011
Motion in the House of Representatives 22 August 2011
Members of the House of Representatives and Senate involved in the motions and debate include:
- Senator the Hon Chris Evans (WA)
- Senator the Hon Suzanne Boyce (QLD)
- Senator the Hon Judith Adams (WA)
- Senator the Hon Rachel Siewert (WA)
- The Hon Dr Sharman Stone MP, Member for Murray (VIC)
- The Hon Mr Sid Sidebottom MP, Member for Braddon (TAS)
- The Hon Dr Mal Washer MP, Member for Moore (WA)
- The Hon Mr Shayne Neumann MP, Member for Blair (QLD)
Parliamentary Liaison Group for the Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)/Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
The group seeks to disseminate accurate information about FASD and FAS to Senators and Members, act as a forum for policy discussion among Senators and Members, to promote awareness of FASD/FAS in the wider community, and to give FASD/FAS the status of a recognised disability in Australia to facilitate better funding and delivery of services.
Contact person The Hon Dr Sharman Stone MP 02 6277 4477.
View the following websites for politicians comments about FASD:
The Hon Sharman Stone, Member for Murray
The Hon Key Wyatt, Member for Hasluck
The Hon Sid Sidbottom, Member for Braddon
International
Organisations
Canada
Health Canada - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Public Health Agency of Canada - FASD
Government of Alberta, Canada - FASD
Saskatchewan - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development - About FASD
Europe
New Zealand
Alcohol Healthwatch
UK
National Organisation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS-UK)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Aware UK
USA
Centers for Disease Control - FASD
Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit at the University of Washington, Seattle
University of Washington - What is FAS?
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Interagency Coordinating Committee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (ICCFASD)
Coalition for Alcohol and Drug Free Pregnancies
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
American College of Obstetricians and Gynacologists Womens Healthcare Physicians - Women and Alcohol
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), United States Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FASD Screening and Diagnostic Guidelines
Canadian Guidelines
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Canadian Guidelines for Diagnosis
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines
University of Washington (UW) Guidelines
University of Washington FASD 4 digit diagnostic code
Institute of Medicine Guidelines (IOM)
Institute of Medicine Diagnostic Guidelines
Hoyme Update of IOM Guidelines
Hoyme Update of Institute of Medicine Diagnsotic Guidelines
The World Health Organisation Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Conferences
These links do not imply any endorsement, support or commercial gain by the Alcohol and Pregnancy Research Group or the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive listing of events that may be relevant to those working in or studying alcohol, pregnancy and FASD, parers and carers. If your organisation is planning a conference, seminar, event or training session on alcohol, pregnancy and FASD and you would like to have it included on this website please send an email to fasd@ichr.uwa.edu.au. This provide a short paragraph about the event, contact details and the website or where to go to register.
Knowledge to Action
Saturday September 22, 2012
In collaboration with the FASD Ontario Network of Expertise, the FASD Demonstration Project within NeuroDevNet is planning a two hour FASD public forum where we connect research findings to clinical practice and discuss the impact of these research developments on individuals, families and society. Detailed program and registration information will be made available closer to the event. Further inquiries
It's a Matter of Justice
18-21 April 2012 Vancouver, Canada
FASD Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
27 February - 2 March 2013 Vancouver, Canada
Government Inquiries
House of Commons, Parliament of Canada
Even one is too many: A call for a comprehensive action plan for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Report of the Standing Committee on Health, September 2006
Government response to the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Health
Newsletters
FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan Inc
Link to subscribe to free E-Newsletter
Edmonton Fetal Alcohol Network FASD Frontline Newsletter
(Final edition was published in 2010)
State of Alaska Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Information for Parents and Carers
Parenting children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome: a guide for daily living. Ministry for Children and Families Edition (British Columbia, Canada). 1999 by the Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents (SNAP)
Strategies parents find helpful in raising their children living with FASD. St Michaels Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic Clinic, Toronto, Canada
Using the RIRO Skills & Concepts to Work with Children with FASD prepared by Jennifer Pearson
Asante Centre for FAS - Family Support Resource
FASD - Strategies not Solutions A downloadable manual
DVD Information Parents and Teachers
Information carers have found useful
Resources for individuals with special needs (USA)
Printable teaching resources K-3 (UK)
Special needs apps for kids (USA)
Social Skills Builder Quality Learning Tools - Autism and special needs software (USA)
iPad Click and Colour application (USA)
Better Endings New Beginnings - Voice for FASD (USA)
FASD is forever, frustration is not (USA)
Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society (Canada)
Foster Care and Adoptive Community Discussion Board
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Support, Training,Advocacy, and Resources
FAS Community Resource Centre (USA)
Educating children with a FASD
Teaching students with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (Alberta, Canada)
Bright Tomorrow FASD Support Site Teachers (Canada)
Teaching to strengths and needs (Provincial Outreach Program British Columbia, Canada)
FASD Learning Series (Alberta, Canada)
Teaching students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/effects (Ministry of Education British Columbia, Canada)
Developing successful interventions for students with FAS (Alaska, USA)
NOFAS Teaching Students with a FAS/FASD (USA)
Educating students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Fetal Alcohol Effects(USA)
Eight Magic Keys (USA)
Centers for Disease Control has collaborated with the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) to develop and disseminate FASD prevention and education resources for parents and family members, educators, students, professionals, and the public. As part of this project, NOFAS developed a school-based FASD Education and Prevention Curriculum for teachers to implement with students in Kindergarten through grade 12.
NineZero (USA)
FASD Prevention resources for teachers, students and organisations
Alcohol & Health Research Centre, University of the West of England (UK)
How to help your child at school and Things I would like teachers to know - I have FAS
Working Together to Educate Children in Manitoba with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder What educators need to know about FASD
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the Classroom
Justice System
Canada
Canadian Bar Association
Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in the Criminal Justice System and Professional Development
Asante Centre
Identifying Fetal Alcohol syndrome in youth in the criminal jsutice system and Legal
Motherisk: Treating the Mother Protecting the Unborn - Larry Burd et al
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the Canadian Corrections System
FASD ONE Justice Committee (FASD Ontario Network of Expertise)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder & Justice
British Columbia - Prison Justice
Alberta - FASD and Practice Issues
Correctional Services Canada Forum on Corrections Research
New Zealand
The Youth Court of New Zealand
Judge Stephen O'Driscoll FASD - Undiagnsoed and unrecognised
Court in the Act - Newsletter of the Youth Court of New Zealand
2 part special on FASD December 2010
USA
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Centre of Excellence
(US Department of Health and Human Services)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and the Criminal Justice System
FAS Resource Center
Journal of Psychiartry & Law
Volume 39, Number 1, Spring 2011 Special Issue: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
FASD and Corrections North West Territories
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Interagency Coordinating Committee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (ICCFASD)
The ICCFASD announced the release of a consensus statement, Recognizing Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND) in Primary Health Care of Children. These recommendations are the result of a consensus development style conference which took place in November 2011, sponsored by the ICCFASD, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Santa Clare County, California
What Corrections Need to Know about FASD
Training
University of Washington
University of Washington FASD On-line Training
Centers for Disease Control (includes links to regional training programs)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention FASD Training
American College of Pediatrics
American College of Pediatrics and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Identification and Management
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence
Training and Education Programs
Includes: The Basics, Curriculum for Addiction Professionals, Working with Youth in the Juvenile Justice System, Educating Elementary and Middle School Children (USA)
Public Health Agency of Canada
Mapping FASD Training Opportunitites in Canada: An Environmental Scan
Centers for Disease control and Prevention (US)
Multi-media
What Corrections Need to Know about FASD
NOFAS - UK
Alcohol Healthwatch