FASD: The Basics

FASD: The Basics is an educational presentation created to provide the latest and most accurate information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). It covers the history of FASD discovery, examines cause and effects of FASD, and discusses the methods and resources for diagnosis, treatment and –most importantly– the prevention of FASD.

This presentation was created to provide “the basic” information to viewers and audiences with little or no knowledge of this subject. Consequently, presenters and viewers may have additional questions. Further information is available through the FASD Center’s Information Resource Center at 1-866-STOPFAS (786-7327) or fasdcenter@samhsa.gov. In addition, users may request training from the FASD Center for Excellence by contacting the Information Resource Center or completing the online form located at http://fasdcenter.samhsa.gov/educationTraining/ta/TechnicalAssistanceRequest.cfm.

Purpose

These slides and accompanying notes are an educational program that will provide the latest and most accurate information on FASD.

FASD The Basics PDF Version

FASD The Basics PowerPoint Version

FASD The Basics HTML Version

How To Use These Materials

Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader (pdf) is a free program and the recommended application for viewing the educational program.)

The slide notes have been converted to Adobe Acrobat Reader (pdf) files.
Images of the slides accompany the notes text.

PowerPoint

The PowerPoint set allows you to download and edit the slides for your own use.
Use this version if you would like to make overheads or 35mm slides.
View the notes field of each slide for additional information. To access the notes, you may need to click Edit on your browser and then Edit Slides.
To view the notes, you can use the right hand scroll button located at the bottom of the right hand side of the screen or you can place your cursor on the top of the notes frame and move the cursor up. This will decrease the size of the slide and increase the notes viewing area.

HTML

If you do not have PowerPoint or Acrobat, use the set of slides developed for use on the Web.
Use the "outline" icon on the bottom left of the slide presentation to hide or show the outline. Click on the title of a slide to view that slide.
To view the notes, you can use the right hand scroll button located at the bottom of the right hand side of the screen or you can place your cursor on the top of the notes frame and move the cursor up. This will decrease the size of the slide and increase the notes viewing area.
You can use these on your desktop and in a classroom or meeting room with an LCD projector.
Do not try to make slides from this set, as they have been made for computer displays.

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