Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide for Families and Communities (Paperback)

~ Ann Pytkowicz Streissguth (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is a significant resource for the study of FAS, presented in an easily read style." -- The Union Signal

"This book is a significant resource for the study of FAS, presented in an easily read style." -- The Union Signal<br /><br />Streissguth has given families much in this book to help them understand FAS and FAE more completely. -- Journal of Studies on Alcohol <br /><br />presents a comprehensive overview of the field that is aimed at professionals, families, and communities. -- Child Development Abstracts & Bibliography <br /><br />this book would be an excellent resource for health professionals, educators, and community leaders... --Family & Community Health

Streissguth has given families much in this book to help them understand FAS and FAE more completely. -- Journal of Studies on Alcohol

presents a comprehensive overview of the field that is aimed at professionals, families, and communities. -- Child Development Abstracts & Bibliography

this book would be an excellent resource for health professionals, educators, and community leaders... -- Family & Community Health

Product Description

Compelling and easy to understand, this book explains the medical and social issues surrounding fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol effects (FAE). Compassionately written by the expert psychologist who conducted some of the earliest examinations of chidren with FAS and FAE more than 20 years ago, this guidebook explains how to identify and work with children and adults who have the disorder and how to educate prospective mothers and society at large. Photographs, illustrations, and case studies reveal the physical and behavioral manifestations of FAS and FAE, particularly in children. For parents, educators, pediatricians, psychologists, adoption workers, social workers, nurses, and child care providers, this timely book speaks to everyone seeking an understanding of the challenges faced by children who have these entirely preventable disabilities.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 306 pages
• Publisher: Paul H Brookes Pub Co; 1st edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557662835
• ISBN-13: 978-1557662835
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #216,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best and most thorough guide to fetal alcohol syndrome, May 10, 1999

By A Customer

After reading Dr. Streissguth's book on fetal alcohol syndrome, I feel this book should be given to every parent or caretaker who receives this diagnosis about their child. This is the most thorough book I have found on this subject. Dr. Streissguth's knowledge in this area is so extensive and her book offers a step by step approach and guidelines on what you will need to know to in raising a child with FAS. I truly recommend her book and am so grateful for her insights.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome, May 7, 1999

By A Customer

the most informative book i have ever read on fetal alcohol.easy to read, easy to understand. i was absolutely floored by this book. i cannot tell you how many times i said " thats my kid ".thank you so much ann streissguth for making these kids count.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent FAS resource, July 26, 2001

By	Tim Buckley (Everett, WA USA) - See all my reviews

Dr. Streissguth is one of the pioneers in the identification and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the entire spectrum of congenital damage arising from in-utero exposure to alcohol. 25 years after the identification of this common and devastating disability, most efforts in the academic community still focus on definition and diagnosis, with relatively little attention paid to treatment. Dr. Streissguth stands atop the heap in extending her basic science research into the actual lives of affected individuals, their families, and the communities in which they live. I consider her the foremost authority in the academic community on exploring pragmatic options for helping affected individuals, families, and community.

This little volume is jam packed with useful information.