FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

Course overview

This course provides guidelines designed to help standardize diagnostic criteria for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) so that consistency in the diagnosis can be established for all service providers and researchers. In addition, guidance about medical, educational, social, and family services appropriate for individuals with FAS and their families, as well as age-specific services, are included. Research on FAS is reviewed and recommendations for identifying and intervening with women at risk for an alcohol-exposed pregnancy are provided.