Recognizing And Managing Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fetal Alcohol Effects

Download or read book Recognizing and Managing Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/fetal Alcohol Effects written by Brenda McCreight and published by CWLA Press (Child Welfare League of America). This book was released on 1997 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For any parent or professional who needs to work with children with fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effects (FAS/FAE), this important guide offers practical advice and solid information for dealing with its lifelong effects on behavior and learning. It covers the historical, medical, and social aspects of FAS/FAE, and details the common behavioral characteristics associated with the condition. Taking a developmental approach, the guide offers specific behavioral management techniques to be used with children with FAS/FAE from infancy through late adolescence. The author's own case studies are used to clarify psychological concepts and personalize FAS/FAE for the novice.