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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Guidelines for Referral and DiagnosisThis document represents the deliberations of clinicians, researchers, parents, and representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations, whose main goals were to increase the identification of individuals with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) using uniform criteria, and to improve the delivery of appropriate services to those individuals and their families. These new guidelines will help achieve those goals by educating medical and allied health professionals about FAS.
Craniofacial features associated with fetal alcohol syndrome
A characteristic pattern of mild facial anomalies, including small eye openings (i.e., short palpebral fissures), a thin upper lip, or flattened ridges between the base of the nose and the upper lip (i.e., a flattened philtrum) associated with FAS.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Guidelines for referral and diagnosis
National Guideline Clearinghouse's guidelines for diagnosis of FAS and referral information.
Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - Getting a Diagnosis
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) information about understanding the diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders.
SAMHSA: Grab and Go Information
Information created by the SAMHSA about FAS including fact sheets, brochures, posters, and public service announcements.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Information from the CDC on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders including information for parents and families.
Internet Resources and Websites
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: www.nofas.org
FAS Family Resource Institute: www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org
The FAS Family Resource Institute is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to identify, understand, and care for each person with FASD.
FAS Arizona: www.fasarizona.com
FAS Arizona provides information about FAS and resources available throughout the state of Arizona.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: www.come-over.to/FAS
Sponsored by the Tucson, Arizona based FAS Community Resource Center, this website offers information about FAS including articles, statistics, and additional resources.
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Related links
Arizona Early Intervention Program
Copyright 2012 Phoenix Children's Hospital
1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 933-1000
