Online Resources for Families (and Prospective Parents)

• NOFAS - Expectant Mothers/Family Planning www.nofas.org/family
• SAMHSA – Understanding FASDs:  Getting a Diagnosis www.fasdcenter.samhsa.gov/documents/...
• American Pregnancy Association: www.americanpregnancy.org/...
• FAS Community Resource Center www.come-over.to/FASCRC
• Iceberg Educational Newsletter www.fasiceberg.org
• California Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Organization www.calfas.org
• NOFAS Washington State www.nofaswa.org
• FAS Arizona www.fasarizona.com
• Parents’ Guide to Caring for A Child Diagnosed with FAS otispregnancy.org/pdf/FAS_booklet.pdf
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Family Resource Center www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org
• FASD Connections – Serving Adolescents and Adults with FASDs www.fasdconnections.ca
• FASD Legal Issues Resource Center depts.washington.edu/fadu/legalissues/
• FAS – You and Your Child’s Lawyer www.faslink.org/...
• FAS:  Support, Training, Advocacy, and Resources www.fasstar.com
• FAS explained on UCLA Health Encyclopaedia www.uclahealth.org

Books

• Buxton, B.  (2005).  Damaged angels: An adoptive mother’s struggle to understand the tragic toll of alcohol in pregnancy.  Cambridge, MA:  De Capo Press.
• Davis, D.  (1994).  Reaching out to children with FAS/FAE: A handbook for teachers, counselors, and parents who live and work with children affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.   West Nyack NY: Center for Applied Research in Education.
• Dorris, M.  (1989).  The Broken Cord.  New York, NY:  Harper Perennial.
• LaDue, R. 1999. A practical Native American guide for caregivers of children, adolescents and adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and alcohol related conditions. Washington DC: Indian Health Service. Order from BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society.
• Kleinfeld, J.  (1993).  Fantastic Antone succeeds: Experiences in educating children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.   Fairbanks, AK:  University of Alaska Press.
• Kleinfeld, J.  (2000).  Fantastic Antone Grows Up: Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.  Fairbanks, AK:  University of Alaska Press.
• McCreight, B.  (1997).  Recognizing and managing children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects: A guidebook.  Mt. Morris, IL:  Child Welfare League of America.
• Mitchell, K.T.  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Practical suggestions and support for families and caregivers.   Order through www.nofas.org.           
• Streissguth, A. P. (1997). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A guide for families and communities.   Baltimore, Maryland: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
• Streissguth, A.P., Kanter, J., & Lowry, M.  (1997).  The challenge of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome:  Overcoming secondary disabilities.  Seattle, WA:  University of Washington Press.

Video

• Recovering Hope:  Mothers Speak Out About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.  Order from www.ncadi.samhsa.gov.
• Worth the Trip: Raising and Teaching Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.  Order from www.vida-health.com