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Frustrated? Lost? Confused? Looking for answers, or at least some helpful information? The materials listed here are a good starting point. They are designed to help parents, caregivers, and families trying to cope with FASD. Let us know what you think about our selections.

  1. Baldwin, S. 2003. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Florida Resource Guide PDF icon. Tallahassee: The Florida State University Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy.


  2. Badry, D.E., and Lawryk, L. (eds.). 2000. Letters to Our Children, Letters From Our Children: Living With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol Related Effects. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Association for Community Living Exit Disclaimer Graphic.


  3. Davis, D. 1994. Reaching Out to Children With FAS/FAE. West Nyack NY: The Center for Applied Research in Education.


  4. Dorris, M. 1989. The Broken Cord. New York:HarperCollins Exit Disclaimer Graphic.


  5. Graefe, S. (ed.). 1999. Parenting Children Affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide for Daily Living Exit Disclaimer Graphic PDF icon. Document No. MCF089. Vancouver, British Columbia: Ministry for Children and Families, 250-952-4563.


  6. Kleinfeld, J., and Wescott, S. (eds.). 1993. Fantastic Antone Succeeds! Fairbanks, AK: University of Alaska Press Exit Disclaimer Graphic.


  7. Kleinfeld, J.; Morse, B.; Wescott, S. (eds.). 2000. Fantastic Antone Grows Up. Fairbanks AK: University of Alaska Press Exit Disclaimer Graphic.


  8. LaDue, R. 1999. A Practical Native American Guide for Caregivers of Children, Adolescents and Adults With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol Related Conditions. Washington DC: Indian Health Service. Order from The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) Exit Disclaimer Graphic.


  9. McMillan, J. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: What Everyone Should Know About Alcohol and Pregnancy. 1999. (Brief guide for teens). Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Exit Disclaimer Graphic.


  10. Messelt, S. 2002. Parent Advocacy Workbook. Minneapolis: Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) Exit Disclaimer Graphic.


  11. Streissguth, A., and Kanter, J. (eds.). 1997. The Challenge of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Overcoming Secondary Disabilities. Seattle: University of Washington Press Exit Disclaimer Graphic.


  12. Trudeau, D. (ed.). 2002. Trying Differently: A Guide for Daily Living and Working With FAS and Other Brain Differences. Whitehorse: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society Yukon (FASSY), fascap@yknet.ca.

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