Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 01 / FAS FASD Educational Training Video

The following training video on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is produced by the Washington State Department of Social Services and is part of the Foster Parent Webcast Archive. Carolyn Hartness and Julie Gelo are outstanding presenters. This thorough overview of FAS and FAE and intervention strategies should be required viewing for all who care for or treat children or adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Video courtesy of the Foster Parent Training Institute of the Division of Licensed Resources. "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)" and "Fetal Alcohol Related Conditions" with Carolyn Harness and Julie Gelo. Hartness, a member of the Governor's Commission on Indian Affairs, is an advocate and educator with many years of experience with FAS. Julie Gelo, a foster and adoptive parent, is co-trainer with the Foster Parent Institute. Over 375,000 newborn babies have been exposed to drugs in utero. The film promotes zero tolerance for alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and drugs for all pregnant women. The purpose of the video is to promote awareness of the problem among teenagers who are at risk for both unplanned pregnancy and substance use. This gripping film take a serious, no-holds-barred look at what happens when pregnant women use alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The film includes an examination of prenatal drug and alcohol abuse, fetal alcohol syndrome, nicotine's effect on unborn babies, risks for AIDS, SIDS and FAS, drug effects at various stages of pregnancy, how drugs affect unborn babies and other relation social and emotional problems. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and a spectrum of associated disorders, sometimes called Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), is a permanent birth defect caused by maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. The term fetal alcohol effects (FAE) or alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) is applied to children whose mothers are known to have drunk heavily during pregnancy and who exhibit some, but not all, features of alcohol-related facial malformation. FASD is the leading cause of mental retardation in the Western world and is entirely preventable. It has been estimated that one in 1000 children born suffers from FAS, and one in 100 suffers milder effects (FAE) of maternal prenatal alcohol exposure. The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) is committed to developing and implementing innovative ideas in prevention, education, intervention, and advocacy in communities both nationally and internationally. The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) provides information and research on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) including referral information across the United States with a national and state directory; Web resources with an extensive list of sites that discuss FASD; the latest events and activities with an up-to-date calendar of events; and information on addressing FASD through the NOFAS programs. A. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is the severe end of a spectrum of effects that can occur when a woman drinks during pregnancy. Fetal death is the most extreme outcome. FAS is a disorder characterized by abnormal facial features, and growth and central nervous system (CNS) problems. If a pregnant woman drinks alcohol but her child does not have all of the symptoms of FAS, it is possible that her child has an alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND). Children with ARND do not have full FAS, but may demonstrate learning and behavioral problems caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. Children with FAS are at risk for psychiatric problems, criminal behavior, unemployment, and incomplete education. These secondary conditions are problems that an individual is not born with, but might acquire as a result of FAS. These conditions can be very serious, yet there are protective factors that have been found to help individuals with these problems. For example, a child who is diagnosed early in life can be placed in appropriate educational classes and given access to social services that can help the child and his or her family. Children with FAS who receive special education are more likely to achieve their developmental and educational potential. In addition, children with FAS need a loving, nurturing, and stable home life in order to avoid disruptions, transient lifestyles, or harmful relationships. Children with FAS who live in abusive or unstable households or become involved in youth violence are much more likely to develop secondary conditions than children with FAS who have not had such negative experiences.

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[6969ldd]

i gave my son fas,and i hate myself so very much...every day i look at my child and i really m finding it hard to deal with,im not a evil person,i was just a stupid bitch and i didnt know anything about fas...i didnt plan my son and was so upset when i found out but now i feel blessed to have him,i love him so much,and i now want to try and stop women from drinking whn pregnant,i dont want to live the rest of my life not helping women and there unborn children

[rosaryfilms]

please do not hate yourself -- you have a mission in life to help save lives by educating people about FAS. God has forgiven you -- please forgive yourself. We all have our infirmities and weaknesses -- God will see your son through. Regards...

[WilliamHBonney55]

I want to thank you people for these videos.

I am an alcoholic. I am 42 years old and now I am starting to wonder if I have FAS? One of my half brothers is on disability because he has been diagnosed as FAS. My other twin half brother is going to get tested. We have the same mother and she was a server alcoholic. Me and my half brother had the same behavioral problems in school. We didn't grow up together. The twins were given up for adoption. I have just started to get to know one of them.

[rosaryfilms]

WilliamHBonney55, thank you for your comments. This above video series talks about a spectrum of disorders, which may range from very mild to severe -- so it is possible that a person may have some mild symptons of FAS and not be aware it. Regards...

[ECTBWHO]

Kids always come first.

[JPPT1974]

Kids should always, come first regardless.

[articlepk]

intersting session

[articlepk]

good training

[stanel1983]

Sure sympathy for all, sex offenders and women beaters run free and wild!!

PATHETIC!

Here's a better question, I had a shitty childhood...How can I change myself for the future good of the people who are close to me?

[WilliamHBonney55]

One thing I hope is that people will not judge. I see a lot of judgemental and immature comments on youtube.

My biological mother was the daughter of a Canadian commando that came home from WW2. He was an alcoholic and he beat up his wife. He killed her in the end and then blew his head off with a 9mm German Luger. He abused his daughters sexually, physically and phycologically. When we see someone messed up we should be asking ourselves how did that person get that way? I do not blame her.

[WilliamHBonney55]

You are on the right track. Life is the best educator.