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.

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