Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 101

FASD Strategies not Solutions
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This booklet is designed for caregivers and professionals who, in their everyday lives, encounter children and youths affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Readers should be aware that this booklet provides strategies and suggestions for people who already have a base understanding of FASD.
Our Opinion: I found this book to be VERY helpful. Hands on practical strategies to dealing with everyday FASD behaviours. (nh)

Cost: Free download
www.region6fasd.ca

FASD Trying Differently Rather Than Harder
Written by: Diane Malbin, M.S.W.
This booklet was written to provide useful information, increase understanding of FASD, reduce frustration, and develop appropriate intervention and prevention strategies.
Our Opinion: This book is very short and easy to read. Similar to "FASD Strategies Not Solutions", but has a lot of it's own information. Another MUST READ. (nh)

Cost: $15.00
http://www.fascets.org/market_place.html

SDSU Center for Behavioral Teratology
6363 Alvarado Court, STE 20
San Diego, CA 92120
(619)-594-4601 or (619)-594-1228
The Center for Behavioral Teratology (CBT) at San Diego State University offers free neuropsychological and developmental testing for children between the ages of 6 months and 18 years old. Parents receive a multi-page summary of each child's test results. This summary report can be shared with physicians, teachers, or other professionals at the parent's request. Click here to visit their site for more information.
We have done this and it is well worth the time and money to travel there.

FAS Community Resource Center
Theresa Kellerman and her son John (FASD) live in Arizona. This is a great web site. TONS of information. she is always updating. I have given you a link for the articles and her home page. This is well worth your time to visit her site. (nh)
Home Page: http://come-over.to/FASCRC/
Articles: http://come-over.to/FASCRC/articles.htm

Special Olympics, Northern California
Central Valley
Join Special Olympics as an Athlete or Volunteer. Northern CA offers 19 Olympic Style Sports. Your child is sure to want to get involved in one of these: Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Basketball, Bocce , Bowling, Cross-Country Skiing, Floor Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Long Distance Running/Walking, Powerlifting, Roller Skating, Soccer, Softball, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
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The ARC of Fresno
Serves People with Developmental Disabilities. They offer training and some job placement. The ARC of Fresno is located at 4567 N. Marty Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
(559)226-6268.
http://www.arcfresno.org/services.html

Mom Team Careers
I know that sometimes it is hard to juggle all the appointments our kids need and yet still earn a living. And I also know that our children, weather effected or not,  have many sensitivities to chemicals in our environment.  Well, I have come across a wonderful solution! For more information, please visit my site at www.MomTeamCareers.com

Edward P. Riley
Professor of Psychology and Director, Center for Behavioral Teratology
This is a speaking event. A bit technical, as he is speaking to colleagues. But if you understand some of the FASD lingo you will easily follow along with Dr. Riley as he brings you on a journey of FASD. A must see!!
Opinion: Thankfully, I have had the opportunity to meet Dr. Riley and I must say I was a little star struck. But he soon puts you at ease and is a very down to earth, personable and compassionate person.  His and his teams research are an asset to the FASD community. (nh)
"Mother Boozes-Baby Loses"


Washington State Department of  Social and Health Services
FAS Foster Parents Webcast-DSHS/DIS
with Julie Gilo and Carolyn Hartness
Between these two ladies they have many hands on years of experience dealing with FASD.
These videos are Foster Care training video's for Washington State, but very educational for who
deal with the affects of FASD.
Opinion: I have not had a chance to watch the whole series, but what I have watched has been beneficial. (nh)

Fetal Alcohol Syndrom (FAS)  And Fetal Alcohol Related Conditions (FAE) ---Session 1
Part 1 - 45 minutes                                                     
Part 2 - 45 minutes                                                   
Part 3 - 45 minutes                                                   
"Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)" and "Fetal Alcohol Related Conditions." -- Session 2
  Part 4 - 45 minutes
  Part 5 - 45 minutes
  Part 6 - 45 minutes

Working with ADHD and Fetal Slcohol Spectum Disorders with Randi Hankins
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The FASD Elephant™ Podcast
This site offers podcasts as well as blog spot that supports the podcasts.

Michael Harris is a Licensed Psychologist since 1997 and working with high-risk children and families since 1993, he is currently director of mental and chemical health services at the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis (IHB), a non-profit community healthcare center, serving the urban American Indian community and people of all races in the Twin Cities. Over the years, Harris has developed expertise in not only Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), but also foster care and adoption, trauma and abuse, childhood disruptive behaviors, and childhood attachment problems. He is also a Certified EMDR Therapist.

Harris has treated families affected by FASD since 1995, co-developed the FASD Evaluation Clinic at IHB in 1998, and served on three task forces/committees studying FASD. He is a member of the MOFAS Speakers Bureau and also provides consultation to emerging and established professionals regarding treatment of clients with FASD in the Twin Cities.
http://www.fasdelephant.com/podcast/