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Independent Living for People With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Internet URL

http://www.fascenter.samhsa.gov/documents/WYNKIndLiving_6_colorJA_new.pdf  

Sponsoring Agency

SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence

Description

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities with possible lifelong implications. For persons with FASD, daily activities, such as working, managing money, and maintaining a home, present huge challenges.

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Review Date

5/23/2007