FASD

In 2003, First Lady of Ohio (Emeritus) Hope Taft, in partnership with members of the Ohio Family and Children First (OFCF) Cabinet Council, formed the FASD Steering Committee expanding to include Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, institutes of higher education, providers and parents.

Alcohol–the most widely used drug among youth–causes serious and potentially life-threatening problems for this population. Research indicates that drinking is associated with risk-taking and sensation-seeking behavior among adolescents. Alcohol decreases inhibitions that may increase the likelihood of unsafe activities.

What the Research Says:

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Infancy & Early Childhood: Ages 0-5

Developmental milestones are physical or behavioral signs of development or maturation of infants and children. Rolling over, crawling, walking, and talking are considered developmental milestones and provide important information regarding the child's development. The milestones are different for each age range.

This section focuses on best practices in prevention and intervention currently recognized in the field. These are strategies, activities, approaches, or programs which have been shown through research and evaluation to be effective. Please click the below headings for more information on: