Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) includes a number of birth defects, learning, and behavioral problems affecting individuals whose mothers consumed alcohol during, and after pregnancy. Web sites found here contain information on the resulting defects and problems, as well as the prevention of FAS.
Recommended Resources
This website has information about the biology of alcohol addiction, impact of alcohol in a women's body and the effect of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). The website also features articles and inspirational books that will help you to understand better the great impact of FAS in your child and the high risk of brain damage in can bring.
http://www.betterendings.org
CIFASD, the Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, is a non-profit organization concerned with the prenatal exposure to alcohol.
http://www.cifasd.org/
The FAS Aware UK web site provides comprehensive information on Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in the United Kingdom.
http://www.fasaware.co.uk/
The FAS World web site provides information and other resources for parents struggling with the diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) in their children.
http://www.fasworld.com/
FASCRC, the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center, is a non-profit organization which provides information and other resources for the prevention and support of this disability.
http://www.come-over.to/FASCRC/
Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society
The Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society is a non-profit organization which provides research and other support information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
http://www.faslink.org/
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence is a non-profit organization providing prevention and support resources of children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
http://www.fasdcenter.samhsa.gov/
A useful page on the causes of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, with extensive references. Questions popular wisdom; "We need to abandon scare tactics for real solutions." List for further reading.
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/FetalAlcoholSyndrome.html
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day
Learn about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day; with information about the wide array of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
http://www.fasday.com/
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
http://www.nofas.org/
The With Child Without Alcohol web site provides information and other resources to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
http://www.withchildwithoutalcohol.com/
