National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day

September 9, 2007

2007 FASD Fact Sheet

2007 FASD Press Release

FASD Research Update Aug. 2007

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Breaking the Cycle of FASD

Every year in the United States, approximately 40,000 children are born with some form of birth defect as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. Fetal alcohol exposure is regarded by researchers as the leading diagnosable cause of mental retardation in the Western world, surpassing both spina bifida and Down syndrome.

In Illinois, Prevention First is working to put the state at the forefront of efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat and ameliorate the effects of FASD.

During a year of research, a Task Force convened by Prevention First found that professional education is lacking, validated diagnostic tools are not available, and that a continuum of treatment services is not readily available statewide. Among other recommendations, the Task Force supports integrating FASD services with existing state service systems; providing education to health care providers, social workers and educators; and creating an FASD public awareness campaign.

White Paper
"Breaking the Cycle: Meeting the Needs of Children and Familes Impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders."
Click here to read the full paper
Click here to read the executive summary
Click here to read the accompanying press release.

For more information about the Illinois FASD Task Force, contact:
Executive Director
217.793.7353
FASDInfo@prevention.org

Special Initiatives Manager
217.793.7353, ext. 107
FASDInfo@prevention.org

For more information about FASD visit:
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Children’s Research Triangle
Task Force Listing

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