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This digital document is an article from Alcohol Research & Health, published by U.S. Government Printing Office on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 7030 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Fetal alcohol syndrome prevention research.
Author: Janet R. Hankin
Publication: Alcohol Research & Health (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2002
Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office
Volume: 26Issue: 1Page: 58(8)

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Alot of our Society even the school teachers are unfamiliar with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome which is sad. I believe every person that has anything to do with teaching or couseling should learn about this. I found this book to be very helpful as a special education teacher.

A Must Have for anyone who works with FAS children
...after reading countless books on ADHD...this book was the first thing that made any sense at all, and finally gave me the information I needed to get my stepson diagnosed properly at age 12....This book would be the quickest and best way, other than through years of living with someone with FAS, to try to understand the complexities of this condition.MOST people cannot understand it until they either have lived with it for years, worked with it for years, or at the very least read this book.Highly recommended.Dont raise,teach, or work with a FAS child and thier family without this kind of knowledge.

A must have for any parent, caregiver with FAS/FAE children
On a personal level this book has been a godsend!.Our child was recently diagnosed with FAE and this book has been our bible. You can refer to any section of this book at any time for helpful information. From reading this book, I now see my child as a child with special needs and not as a monsterchild! . My child didn't ask to be born this way,it is not my child'sfault! . I see hope where once there was despair. I would love this bookto be part of all teachers curriculum! .

Fantastic Antone Succeeds
Fantastic Antone Succeeds is a wonderfully informative book full of true-to-life stories from parents of FAS kids and helpful advice from educators who have worked with them.I came away with a greater all-aroundknowledge of the condition and a reasuring feeling that I wasn't the onlyone out there 'in the trenches'.If you are the parent of an FAS/E childor an educator, this is an invaluable handbook to take with you on yourjourney.e-mail brownla@midstatesd.net

A must have for parents and caregivers of FAS/FAE children
This is a wonderful positive book for parents and caregivers of FAS/FAE children.I have read so much negative and disheartening material on the subject of fetal alcohol syndrome which gave me little hope for the futurefor my son.This book gives me hope and guidelines for enhancing his life. The chapters written by other parents are especially helpful.I thank theauthors for their research and sincerity in their work.We, as parents,need assistance and guidelines in heading off some of the secondarydisabilities which often come with fetal alcohol syndrome.This bookoffers some real answers!I keep it on the kitchen table so I can refer toit often. ... Read more

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My mother yells a lot and slaps me. She loses her temper easily. She can't count money or make change and barely knows how to write her name. She says she always had to go to special education classes when she was a kid and got into lots of fights at school. She can't keep a job and is not allowed to drive. She is pretty, though, with long black hair, and she wears tight clothes and boots. She says she was born with something called fetal alcohol syndrome and that's what makes her the way she is. You can't tell by looking at her that anything is wrong--like you can by looking at my uncle, who also has fetal alcohol syndrome. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Northern Review, published by Thomson Gale on June 22, 2005. The length of the article is 4345 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Eddie with FAS: getting what he needs in a remote Alaskan community.(Contributions to Understanding the North)(Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)
Author: Maureen F. Harwood
Publication: Northern Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 25-26Page: 161(12)

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This digital document is an article from Childhood Education, published by Association for Childhood Education International on March 22, 2003. The length of the article is 1516 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Recognizing problems: developing strategies. (Videos/Films/DVDs).(Hand in Hand)(Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)(Refriderator Mothers)(Video Recording Review) (video recording review)
Author: Nancy S. Maldonado
Publication: Childhood Education (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2003
Publisher: Association for Childhood Education International
Volume: 79Issue: 3Page: 189(2)

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In American society, the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is considered dangerous, irresponsible, and in some cases illegal. Pregnant women who have even a single drink routinely face openly voiced reproach. Yet fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in infants and children is notoriously difficult to diagnose, and the relationship between alcohol and adverse birth outcomes is riddled with puzzles and paradoxes.

Sociologist Elizabeth M. Armstrong uses fetal alcohol syndrome and the problem of drinking during pregnancy to examine the assumed relationship between somatic and social disorder, the ways in which social problems are individualized, and the intertwining of health and morality that characterizes American society. She traces the evolution of medical knowledge about the effects of alcohol on fetal development, from nineteenth-century debates about drinking and heredity to the modern diagnosis of FAS and its kindred syndromes. She argues that issues of race, class, and gender have influenced medical findings about alcohol and reproduction and that these findings have always reflected broader social and moral preoccupations and, in particular, concerns about women's roles and place in society, as well as the fitness of future generations. Medical beliefs about drinking during pregnancy have often ignored the poverty, chaos, and insufficiency of some women's lives -- factors that may be more responsible than alcohol for adverse outcomes in babies and children.

Using primary sources and interviews to explore relationships between doctors and patients and women and their unborn children, Armstrong offers a provocative and detailed analysis of how drinking during pregnancy came to be considered a pervasive social problem, despite the uncertainties surrounding the epidemiology and etiology of fetal alcohol syndrome.

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changes the way you see the world
This book will completely change not only how you think of FAS, but how you think of the entire medical professional and how you think about "risk."

It is amazingly well researched. Armstrong had to do a lot of legwork to compile all these studies on FAS and FAE, as well as delve into historical research to find out drinking patterns before FAS was "discovered." Her writing style is very clear and accessible.

After reading this book, I could not stop talking about it and recommending it to everyone I know.

Outstanding
Armstrong examines how FAS developed through medical practitioners' attempts to diagnose moral order, building upon previous literature in the medical sociology field.

Ohhhh Pleeease---FAS??? Prove it!!!! hahahahahaha
I have two beautiful children and a hard working husband. I live in Paradise. Where every day is a vacation.So what if my kids are a little differnt from everybody else????? ADD ODD ADHD,FAS FAE,it is all a crock.I drank and smoked the whole time I was pregnant with both my kids, and used the whole time I was pergnant with my first kid. How a child acts has nothing to do with what I did or didn't do!!!! Kids will be kids, and a good parent knows their own childs limitations. This book is a total waste of time and I don't know why my family wanted me to read it. I didn't get past page two. This book is only for complete losers!!!!! So what if the facts line up and my kids really do have FAS like my husband says, they'll never prove it.

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This digital document is an article from Clinical Psychiatry News, published by International Medical News Group on March 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1105 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Synthetic peptides may prevent some fas injury: small amounts of these compounds might avert brain damage caused by fetal alcohol syndrome.(Across Specialties)
Author: Michele G. Sullivan
Publication: Clinical Psychiatry News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 32Issue: 3Page: 95(1)

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The “Gale Encyclopedia of Science” is written at a level somewhere between the introductory sources and the highly technical texts currently available. This six-volume set covers all major areas of science and engineering, as well as mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology. Alphabetically arranged entries provide a user-friendly format that makes the broad scope of information easy to access and decipher. Entries typically describe scientific concepts, provide overviews of scientific areas and, in some cases, define terms.

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Chapters: Ethanol, Uranium, Thalidomide, Valproic Acid, Phenytoin, Agent Orange, Rubella, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Warfarin, Isotretinoin, Endosulfan, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Diethylstilbestrol, Teratology, Sodium Valproate, Uranyl, Environmental Toxins and Fetal Development, Cyclopamine, Hexachlorophene, Valproate Semisodium, Chloroxylenol, Ethyl Methanesulfonate, Arsenic Tribromide, Jervine. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 237. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: 114.3 °C, 159 K, -174 °F Ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol, pure alcohol, grain alcohol, or drinking alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid. It is a powerful psychoactive drug, best known as the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages and in modern thermometers. Ethanol is one of the oldest recreational drugs. In common usage, it is often referred to simply as alcohol or spirits. Ethanol is a straight-chain alcohol, and its molecular formula is C2H5OH. Its empirical formula is C2H6O. An alternative notation is CH3CH2OH, which indicates that the carbon of a methyl group (CH3) is attached to the carbon of a methylene group (CH2), which is attached to the oxygen of a hydroxyl group (OH). It is a constitutional isomer of dimethyl ether. Ethanol is often abbreviated as EtOH, using the common organic chemistry notation of representing the ethyl group (C2H5) with Et. The fermentation of sugar into ethanol is one of the earliest organic reactions employed by humanity. The intoxicating effects of ethanol consumption have been known since ancient times. In modern times, ethanol intended for industrial use is also produced from by-products of petroleum refining. Ethanol has widespread use as a solvent of substances intended for human contact or consumption, including scents, flavorings, colorings, and medici...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=10048 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Labour/Le Travail, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2005. The length of the article is 2052 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Janet Golden, Message in a Bottle: The Making of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.(Book Review)
Author: Alvin Finkel
Publication: Labour/Le Travail (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 56Page: 325(4)

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of School Health, published by American School Health Association on April 1, 1998. The length of the article is 4642 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance among adolescents in the United States. Adolescent females are recognized as one group at risk for giving birth to babies with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Sixth through eighth grade Native Americans were surveyed about their attitudes toward and knowledge of FAS risk factors and prevention strategies. Data revealed that 52% of students drank alcohol prior to the survey. Though sexually active, students lacked knowledge about the relationship between alcohol and FAS. The study revealed 1) limited prevention programs in middle schools and 2) the most influential factor in determining attitudes and decisions about alcohol use was the immediate family. Students felt FAS prevention is an important topic in school health education, noting the important role peers play in teaching and role modeling. Various strategies incorporating music and communication technology such as videotape and computer-assisted interactive tools into prevention materials are discussed (J Sch Health. 1998;68(4):131-136)

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Title: Native American adolescents' views of fetal alcohol syndrome prevention in schools.
Author: Grace X. Ma
Publication: Journal of School Health (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 1998
Publisher: American School Health Association
Volume: v68Issue: n4Page: p131(6)

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents – thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers’ health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 33,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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Complete waste of money: Progressive Management (PM) swindle
21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Authoritative Government Documents, Clinical References, and Practical Information for Patients and Physicians (CD-ROM) ~ PM Medical Health News # CD-ROM: 33874 pages # Publisher: Progressive Management (April 2004) # ISBN-10: 1592487572 # ISBN-13: 978-1592487578

This poor CD-R about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is totally useless.
Progressive Management (PM) is a publisher specialized in the production of mediocre CD-ROM created using freely available informations and documents from various government websites. Stay away from all the PM CD-ROM!

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Studies on Alcohol, published by Alcohol Research Documentation, Inc. on May 1, 1998. The length of the article is 1002 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: From Mechanism to Prevention. (book reviews)
Author: Cynthia F. Bearer
Publication: Journal of Studies on Alcohol (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 1998
Publisher: Alcohol Research Documentation, Inc.
Volume: v59Issue: n3Page: p350(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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