FASD

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

Below is a review of research articles on FASD. The major subsections include Recognition, Response, and Impact of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure. Each article is accompanied by a summary. To view article summaries, please click section heading.

Overview

This marketing toolkit is designed to help local communities as they raise awareness and educate their parents, providers, educators, etc. about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. There are a variety of informational resources as well as tools that can be adapted to fit individual community needs and efforts. Please click the below headings for more information!

Welcome to the Ohio's FASD Initiative Newsroom. Visit this page often as we will post press releases and project announcements related to our progress! We also will have local and national headlines.

Headlines

***Governor Kasich designates September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness and Prevention Month!***

2003
Mrs. Hope Taft, First Lady of Ohio, 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.