The WRTC for FASDs seeks to reduce the incidence of alcohol-exposed pregnancies and to increase the availability and quality of services for individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and their families through improved education and training of medical and other health students and professionals.
Western Regional Training Center for FASDs
Semel Institute
760 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles CA 90095
Support for the WRTC for FASDs has been provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Recent News and Items of Interest
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 Alcohol Binges Early in Pregnancy Increase Risk of Infant Oral Clefts
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Neurotrophins
Sun, 25 May 2008 Prenatal Alcohol Use Increases Risk of Preterm Delivery
Sun, 18 May 2008 Creation of Court to Help Children with FASDs Avoid Repeated Violations of the Law
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 Research Suggests New Method of Identifying Infants At Risk for FAS
