“AAP’s FASD Champion Network developed A Roadmap to Managing FASDs in the Pediatric Medical Home, a practical guide to help pediatricians identify and care for children with FASDs. The guide introduces a new mnemonic using the “FASD” acronym to support recognition of FASD signs. The FASD Champion Network also updated Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: An Implementation Guide for Pediatric Primary Care Providers, which offers strategies for pediatric clinicians to screen, identify, and address risks related to prenatal alcohol use.”

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 “The data showed that deaths from alcohol were up 89 percent.  The fastest growing mortality rates are clearly for women in the age range of 25-34, with a 255 percent increase in alcohol related deaths in women aged 25-34.”
This webinar from the FASD Collaborative Project is part of a series of compact trainings for parents.  “In this video, Healthy Minds Consulting's founder, Kelly Rain Collin, provides tips and strategies for parents when considering educationally-related assessments for children with FASD.”

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This webinar from the FASD Collaborative Project is part of a series of compact trainings for parents.  “In this video, Healthy Minds Consulting's founder, Kelly Rain Collin, provides tips and strategies for parents when considering educationally-related assessments for children with FASD.”

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“During a discussion with Contemporary OB/GYN, Rajesh Miranda, PhD, and Jun Wang, PhD, professors at Texas A&M University College of Medicine, outlined emerging data on the neurodevelopmental consequences of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and its potential mechanistic links to later-life addiction vulnerability.”

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Calling all Educators, Caregivers, Parents, Self-Advocates! Your daily experiences hold the key to creating better educational outcomes for countless children with FASD. FASD is often a non-apparent disability, and your perspective is vital for improving recognition, resources, and policy. Taking this short National Education Survey, even if you have taken it in the past, will directly inform future training and support initiatives. Please lend your voice! Take the survey and share it with your colleagues, friends, and family.

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“The findings underscore the need for targeted provider education, institutional policies that reduce care barriers, and increased community and institutional resources to better support patients with SUD during pregnancy.”
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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