FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

(FAS), pattern of physical, developmental, and psychological abnormalities seen in babies born to mothers who consumed alcohol during pregnancy. The abnormalities include low birthweight, facial deformities, and mental retardation, and there appears to be an association with impulsive behavior, anxiousness, and an inability on the part of the affected children to understand the consequences of their actions. When some but not all of these abnormalities are present, they are referred to as fetal alcohol effects (FAE). FAE has been observed in children of mothers who drank as little as two drinks per week during pregnancy. FAS affects 1 to 2 babies per 1,000 born worldwide. Many require constant lifelong supervision and end up institutionalized because of dysfunction in the family. FAS was first defined as a syndrome in 1973, although it has been observed for centuries. See also alcoholism.

See M. Dorris, The Broken Cord: A Family's Ongoing Struggle with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (1989).

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Alcohol and Alcoholism: Effects on Brain and Development
Book by John H. Hannigan, Linda P. Spear, Norman E. Spear, Charles R. Goodlett; Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1999
Subjects: Alcohol--Physiological Effect, Alcoholism--Pathophysiology, Brain--Effect Of Drugs On, Developmental Neurophysiology, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Neurotoxicology
...Effect of drugs on. 4. Fetal alcohol syndrome. 5. Developmental neuropsychology...dysfunction in children with fetal alcohol syndrome FAS . In addition to providing...alcohol: A fractal history of fetal alcohol syndrome research. Developmental...
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Fetal Development: A Psychobiological Perspective
Book by Jean-Pierre Lecanuet, William P. Fifer, Norman A. Krasnegor, William P. Smotherman; Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1995
Subjects: Comparative Neurobiology, Developmental Psychobiology, Fetal Behavior, Psychology, Comparative
...Peter G. Hepper 23 Fetal Alcohol Learning Resulting from Alcohol 419 Contamination of the Prenatal Environment...The Preterm. Infant: A Model for the Study of Fetal Brain 439 Expectation Heidelise Als...
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Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School: Educating Students with NLD, Asperger Syndrome and Related Conditions
Book by Pamela B. Tanguay; Jessica Kingsley, 2002
Subjects: Asperger's Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabled Children--Education
...940 8 of related interest Aspergers Syndrome A Guide for Parents and Professionals...Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD Steven E. Gutstein...Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD Steven E. Gutstein...
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Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies
Book by Yvona Fast; Jessica Kingsley, 2004
Subjects: Asperger's Syndrome--Patients--Vocational Guidance, Learning Disabled--Vocational Guidance, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, People With Mental Disabilities--Employment, People With Mental Disabilities--Vocational Guidance
...Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability of related interest Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome Roger N Meyer Foreword hy Tony Attwood...
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Silenced Angels: The Medical, Legal, and Social Aspects of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Book by James R. Peinkofer; Auburn House, 2002
Subjects: Battered Child Syndrome, Battered Child Syndrome--Law And Legislation, Battered Child Syndrome--Social Aspects, Child Abuse--Law And Legislation, Child Abuse--Social Aspects
...AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME James R. Peinkofer Foreword by...legal, and social aspects of shaken baby syndrome / James R. Peinkofer ; foreword by...0-86569-313-7 (alk. paper) 1. Battered child syndrome. 2. Battered child syndrome-Social aspects...
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Epidemiology in a South African Community: A Second Study of a Very High Prevalence Area *
Journal article by Denis L. Viljoen, J. Phillip Gossage, Lesley Brooke, Colleen M. Adnams, Kenneth L. Jones, Luther K. Robinson, H. Eugene Hoyme, Cudore Snell, Nathaniel C.O. Khaole, Piyadasa Kodituwakku, Kwadwo Ohene Asante, Richard Findlay, Barbara Quinton, Anna-Susan Marais, Wendy O. Kalberg, Philip A. May; Journal of Studies on Alcohol, Vol. 66, 2005
Subjects: Children--Research, Community--Research, Community--Social aspects, Fetal alcohol syndrome--Research, Fetus--Effect of alcohol on, Fetus--Research
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Epidemiology in a South African...prevalence and characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in a second primary school...Africa that was studied here, the fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) rate among first graders...
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Letter and Category Fluency in Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome from a Community in South Africa *
Journal article by Piyadasa W. Kodituwakku, Colleen M. Adnams, Andrea Hay, Ansie E. Kitching, Elana Burger, Wendy O. Kalberg, Denis L. Viljoen, Philip A. May; Journal of Studies on Alcohol, Vol. 67, 2006
Subjects: Children--Diseases, Children--Research, Fetal alcohol syndrome--Research, Fetus--Effect of alcohol on, Fetus--Research
...Fluency in Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome from a Community in South...of whether children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) would display a distinct...development in children with fetal alcohol syndrome from a community in South...
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Characteristics of Mothers of Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the Western Cape Province of South Africa: A Case Control Study *
Journal article by Denis Viljoen, Julie Croxford, J. Phillip Gossage, Piyadasa W. Kodituwakku, Philip A. May; Journal of Studies on Alcohol, Vol. 63, 2002
Subjects: Alcoholism--Health aspects, Epidemiological research--Evaluation, Fetal alcohol syndrome--Risk factors, Mothers--Alcohol use
...mothers of children with fetal alcohol syndrome in the Western Cape Province...recognition and documentation of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) as a distinct birth...References ABEL, E.L. Fetal alcohol syndrome in families. Neurotoxicol...
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"An Argument That Goes Back to the Womb": The Demedicalization of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, 1973-1992
Journal article by Janet Golden; Journal of Social History, Vol. 33, 1999
Subjects: Alcoholism--Media coverage, Fetal alcohol syndrome--Media coverage, Pregnancy--Health aspects, Substance abuse--Health aspects
...THE DEMEDICALIZATION OF FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME, 1973-1992. by Janet...the first child with FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) to appear on network television...Alcoholic Women The term "fetal alcohol syndrome" first appeared in a 1973...
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On, Yet under, the Radar: Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
Journal article by Susan Ryan, Dianne L. Ferguson; Exceptional Children, Vol. 72, 2006
Subjects: Fetal alcohol syndrome, Fetus--Effect of alcohol on, Students--Health aspects
...the Radar: Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder. by Susan...policy efforts regarding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) have focused on the...Astley Clarren, 2000). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a clinical diagnosis...
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Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Updating Our Knowledge, Improving Their Programs
Magazine article by Darcy Miller; Teaching Exceptional Children, Vol. 38, March 2006
Subjects: Fetal alcohol syndrome, Intervention, Special education, Teaching methods
Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Updating Our Knowledge...fourth-grade student with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, lives with his adoptive...many other students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS; see box, "What is FAS...
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Teaching Students with Developmental Disabilities: Tips from Teens and Young Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Magazine article by Cheryll Duquette, Emma Stodel, Stephanie Fullarton, Karras Hagglund; Teaching Exceptional Children, Vol. 39, November 2006
Subjects: Child development, Children & youth, Developmental disabilities, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Teaching
...neurodevelopmental disorders experienced by individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure. FASD incorporates the terms Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), and Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND). A diagnosis of FAS...
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Fetal Rights: A New Assault on Feminism
Magazine article by Katha Pollitt; The Nation, Vol. 250, March 26, 1990
Subjects: Abortion--Political aspects, Dorris, Michael--Political activity, Duty of care (Law)--Analysis, Fetal alcohol syndrome--Laws, regulations and rules, Fetus--Laws, regulations and rules, Pregnancy--Laws, regulations and rules, Pregnant women--Laws, regulations and rules, Social work with women--Laws, regulations and rules, Social work--Laws, regulations and rules, Stewart, Pamela Rae--Cases, United States--Social policy, Women's rights--Analysis, Women--Laws, regulations and rules
...babies, of Indian reservations where one in four children are said to be born physically and mentally stunted by fetal alcohol syndrome (F.A.S.) or the milder, but still serious, fetal alcohol effect. Weve read the front-page stories reporting studies...
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Drugs and Pregnancy: Often the Two Don't Mix
Magazine article by Evelyn Zamula; FDA Consumer, Vol. 23, June 1989
Subjects: Birth defects--Causes of, Fetal alcohol syndrome--Research, Fetus, Pregnant women--Health aspects, Thalidomide--Adverse and side effects
...associated with Accutane. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome One drug--alcohol--is so...babies per year, are born with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). (A syndrome is a set...characteristic features of fetal alcohol syndrome--narrow eyes, drooping eyelids...
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Media Matters
Magazine article; Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Vol. 24, July 26, 2007
Subjects: Appointments & personnel changes, Business models, Consolidation, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Journalism, Magazines, Native North Americans, Newspapers, Television networks
...Blood Runs Like A River Ihroqgn My Dreams, he gives an account of the life and death of his adopted son, who had fetal alcohol syndrome. According to his book jacket bio, Nasdijj had written for Esquire and had been nominated for a National Magazine...
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Women Believe They Can Drink While Pregnant -- but Even One Glass of Wine Could Damage Your Unborn Baby for Life; A PROBLEM SHARED: Lynn and Julie Gelo with Their Adopted Children, Who All Suffer from the Effects of FASD. from Left: Tessa, Brandan, Cayenne, Ricky and Theadore DISORDER: Faith Gelo, above, Was Born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. Left: A Pregnant Kerry Katona with Husband Mark Croft
Newspaper article; The Mail on Sunday (London, England), April 20, 2008
Subjects: Adoption--Analysis, Adoption--Social aspects, Alcohols--Analysis, Alcohols--Social aspects, Fetal alcohol syndrome--Analysis, Fetal alcohol syndrome--Social aspects, Fetus--Analysis, Fetus--Effect of alcohol on, Fetus--Social aspects, Wine--Analysis, Wine--Social aspects
...Was Born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. Left: A Pregnant Kerry...was born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, anincurable disorder...full FoetalAlcohol Syndrome. Those who have various...problems as a result of alcohol but donthave the facial...
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Mother's Defense Begins Child Had Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Doctor Says
Newspaper article by Kara Spak; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), April 15, 2005
...Defense Begins Child Had Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Doctor Says. by Kara...did they know sufferers of fetal alcohol syndrome often act out, like Alex...believed Alex suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome and post traumatic stress...
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Pregnant Women Warned: Don't Drink Alcohol at All
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), September 8, 2007
Subjects: Alcohol and youth, Drinking (Alcoholic beverages), Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Ethylene glycol, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Fetus--Effect of alcohol on, Juvenile drinking
...Ireland and the propensity to bingedrink, there is a substantial risk of neurological damage to the foetusresulting in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, said Dr Kiely. Alcohol offers no benefits to pregnancy outcomes. Therefore, it is in the childs...
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Scandal of the Babies and Toddlers Treated for Alcohol Poisoning; at Risk: Alcohol Harms Unborn Babies
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), February 27, 2008
Subjects: Fetal alcohol syndrome--Care and treatment, Fetus--Care and treatment, Fetus--Effect of alcohol on, Medical research, Medicine, Experimental, Toddlers
...about 35 a year are born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), the mostserious form of damage...in more affluent areas. Women whodrink alcohol during pregnancy are responsible for FAS, a syndrome of permanentbirth defects. It is not known...
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NHS Bosses' 'Stigma' Fear over Pregnant Women Using Alcohol
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), October 14, 2008
Subjects: Drinking (Alcoholic beverages), Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Fetus--Effect of alcohol on, Pregnancy
...Stigma Fear over Pregnant Women Using Alcohol. Byline: Graham Grant WOMEN should be free to drink alcohol during pregnancy, according to advice...Burns, has told pregnant women to shun alcohol altogether to avoid harming their unborn...
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encyclopedia articles on: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome  - 6 results

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS), pattern of...they are referred to as fetal alcohol effects (FAE). FAE has...was first defined as a syndrome in 1973, although it...Ongoing Struggle with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (1989...
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Mental Retardation
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...fragile X syndrome); prenatal problems (e.g., fetal alcohol syndrome , rubella , malnutrition); problems apparent...retardation are Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and fetal alcohol syndrome. In many cases the cause is never known. Education...
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Birth Defects
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...thalidomide and DES ) and maternal illnesses (e.g., diabetes ). The mothers nutrition, drinking (see fetal alcohol syndrome ), smoking , and drug abuse, as well as exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation, can also affect the developing...
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Alcoholism
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...larynx, esophagus, liver). Women who consume alcohol during pregnancy are at risk of delivering children with fetal alcohol syndrome , a syndrome of physical, developmental, and psychological problems. Although the medical effects of alcoholism...
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Drug Addiction and Drug Abuse
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...who go through withdrawal soon after birth, and fetal alcohol syndrome can affect children of mothers who consume alcohol...considering its regulation. The recognition of fetal alcohol syndrome brought warning labels to alcohol products. The...
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