FASD and the Criminal Justice System Papers on FASD and the criminal justice system co-authored with Jerrod Brown, MA, MS, MS, MS, is the Treatment Director for Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. Pathways provides programs and services benefiting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for […]
Indigenous HealthInfoNet
The Indigenous HealthInfoNet has a large list of resources which can be found at HealthInfoNet.
First UK estimates of children who could have conditions caused by drinking in pregnancy
Up to 17 per cent ofchildren could have symptoms consistent with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder(FASD) according to new research published today (Friday 30 November) in Preventive Medicine. Read article here…
More warnings needed on fetal alcohol effect
The Children’s Commissioner wants to see more done to warn women of the risks of drinking during pregnancy. Judge Andrew Becroft has just returned from a meeting with Australia’s children’s commissioners, where the connection between fetal alcohol syndrome and crime was discussed.
Journal of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Risk & Prevention
“The Journal of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Risk &Prevention strives to serve as an international resource for scientificpublications on the epidemiology, neurobiology, psychology and sociology of fetal alcohol toxicity…” [Canadian journal] http://www.jfasrp.com/index.php/JFASRP
More warnings needed on fetal alcohol effect
The Children’s Commissioner wants to see more done to warn women of the risks of drinking during pregnancy. Judge Andrew Becroft has just returned from a meeting with Australia’s children’s commissioners, where the connection between fetal alcohol syndrome and crime was discussed.
Journal of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Risk & Prevention
“The Journal of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Risk &
Prevention strives to serve as an international resource for scientific
publications on the epidemiology, neurobiology, psychology and sociology of
fetal alcohol toxicity…”[Canadian journal]
UMBILICAL CORD TISSUE: A BETTER WAY TO TEST FOR PRENATAL DRUG EXPOSURE?
“Clinicians are searching for quicker and easier
collection methods and more accurate toxicology testing for infants affected by
intrauterine substance exposure. Umbilical cord testing offers some striking
advantages over the “gold standard” of meconium testing, making the switch to
cord testing increasingly attractive…”
I AM A CAREGIVER! FOR A PERSON WITH FASD: Caregiver Resource Guide
Welcome to the “I am a Caregiver” resource guide for
those providing care to a person with FASD. This guide was developed as a way
for caregivers to access important information and resources relating to
providing care for children and adults with FASD. FASD is a life-long
disability and individuals impacted by FASD require a community of care and
support. As a caregiver, you are a key part of the care team.
Alcohol and Pregnancy – My Responsible Disturbance
Second edition out shortly
