Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders:
Promoting Early Identification and Support for Children

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Types of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Their Symptoms and Effects

The Provider’s Role in Preventing FASD

The Provider’s Role in Detecting Subtle FASD

Identification of FASD and Early Support

Communication and Referral Tips

Appendix and References

• Appendix of Resources for Health-Care Providers

  American Academy of Pediatrics. (2023). Assessment for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

  American Academy of Pediatrics. (2023). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

  American Academy of Pediatrics. (2023). Flow Diagram for Medical Home Evaluation of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

  American Academy of Pediatrics. (2023). Interprofessional Team Approaches to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

  American Academy of Pediatrics. (2021). Common Diagnostic Approaches in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

  American Academy of Pediatrics. (2021). Communication Strategies: Motivational Interviewing.

  American Academy of Pediatrics. (2021). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Assessment.

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Alcohol and Pregnancy: Communication Materials for Healthcare Professionals and Patients.

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). 5 Steps for Alcohol Screening and Counseling.

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Implementing CHOICES.

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Planning and Implementing Screening and Brief Intervention for Risky Alcohol Use: A Step-by-Step Guide for Primary Care Practices. Atlanta, Georgia: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities.

  Texas H.B. 1575. (2023).

  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014). Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 58. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 13-4803. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Eight Magic Keys: Developing Successful Interventions for Students With FAS.

  Texas Department of State Health Services. Local mental health authorities in Texas (LMHAs). A complete list with contact information.

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services.

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Provider referral form for Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services.

  Texas Health Steps. (2023). Anticipatory Guidance—A Guide for Providers.

• Helpful Resources for Patients and Families

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. FASD Information for Families.

  FASD United. Circle of Hope, a mentoring network for mothers who used alcohol while pregnant.

  Navigate Life Texas. Find services, support groups and events for children and families living with FASD. Also in Spanish.

  Texas Project First. Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).

• References Featured in Course

  American Academy of Pediatrics. (2018). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Professional Tools and Resources.

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs): Basics about FASDs.

  Gosdin, L. K., Deputy, N. P., Kim, S. Y., Dang, E. P., & Denny, C. H. (2022). Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking During Pregnancy Among Adults Aged 18–49 Years — United States, 2018–2020. MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 71:10-13.

  National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (2023). Alcohol’s Effects on Health: Alcohol and Pregnancy in the United States.

  National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (2023). Alcohol’s Effects on Health: Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

  U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. (2017). Topical Issue Brief. Intervention IDEAS for Infants, Toddlers, Children, and Youth Impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs).

  U.S. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Administration. (2022). Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).