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Zerrer, Peggy – 1986
The paper reviews Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), a series of effects seen in children whose mothers drink alcohol to excess during pregnancy. The identification of FAS and its recognition as a major health problem in need of prevention are traced. Characteristics of children with FAS are described and resultant growth retardation, abnormal physical…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Clinical Diagnosis, Disabilities, High Risk Persons
Peer reviewedStreissguth, Ann P. – American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1994
Summarizes facts about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), including physical and mental symptoms; cause; prevalence overall and in Indian communities; and problems of infants, children, and adults with FAS. Emphasizes the importance of public awareness, professional education, and provision of community services to prevent FAS. Outlines specific…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education, American Indians, Community Action
Download full textLaDue, Robin A.; Schacht, Robert M.; Tanner-Halverson, Patricia; McGowan, Mark – 1999
This training manual provides vocational rehabilitation and school counselors with background information and practical tools related to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), with particular reference to the needs of Native Americans. The most recent reliable data (1990) for American Indians and Alaska Natives show a rate of FAS over 10 times the national…
Descriptors: American Indians, Diagnostic Tests, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Buehler, Bruce – 1998
This 34-minute videotape on meeting the special medical needs of children is intended for use in staff development with special educators, regular educators, and school nurses serving children with special health care needs in inclusive school settings. Emphasis is on linking "what we know" in the field of medicine to "how we…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities
Hanson, Marci J., Ed. – 1996
The 13 chapters of this text focus on the complex development issues and interdisciplinary service needs of infants and young children at risk and their families. The text is organized into four sections on: developmental and intervention principles, identification and assessment, developmental issues, and early intervention. Chapter titles and…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Development, Cognitive Processes, Communication Skills
Jones, Deb; Martinson, Sue Ann, Ed. – 1990
This handbook on preventing child abuse is intended to help families with young children, especially young children who have or are at risk for disabilities, and to help people working with such families. After an introductory section which presents basic definitions, the first chapter presents highlights of the Education of the Handicapped Act…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Alcohol Abuse, At Risk Persons, Child Abuse
