Australian Authors

Alcohol & Pregnancy - No Blame, No Shame

This book is the sequel to Alcohol and Pregnancy - A Mother's Responsible Disturbance, by Elizabeth Russell (NOFASARD Qld Rep). Along with a short history of the author and her family it explores how prenatal alcohol exposure has affected the lives of sixteen Australians. Stories range from a mother challenged by symptoms consistent with FASD who has given birth to a baby, now a teenager, who was prenatally exposed to alcohol; to the exasperation of a young woman with pFAS trying to live her life based on the values with which she was raised, but falling short of her goal again and again. These stories highlight how they coped, strategies they used, mistakes they made, their pain and heartache and their triumphs and tragedies.

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Alcohol & Pregnancy - A Mother's Responsible Disturbance

Author, Elizabeth Russell (NOFASARD Qld Rep) This book is a must-read for parents and health professionals, and is an account of how prenatal alcohol exposure can have dramatic affects on children's health and wellbeing. Elizabeth Russell uncovers the circumstances that lead to both her children being diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, (FASD), a condition that occurs when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol.

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FASD Resource Manual for Carers from the Drug Education Network Tasmania

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While this book has a particular focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, the strategies and interventions mentioned herein can be readily applied to many other disabilities experienced by participants in federal government employment and pre-employment programs. Strategies for Employment Services Specialists has been written for case managers or consultants in the employment services industry who work with individuals suffering from the symptoms and characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Independence for affected people will be difficult in the best of circumstances and employment can be the conduit to achieving a level of confidence, respect and dignity that many people with disabilities have yet to experience.

FASD Resource Manual for Carers from the Drug Education Network Tasmania

http://www.nofasard.org.au/media/pdfs/handouts_brochures/resource%20manual%20-%20carers.pdf

National Guidelines for Pregnant Women Who Use Alcohol: Building Community Care 

International Publications

Educational film, "A Child for Life", about FASD with a pack for schools, midwives, families and other bodies to educate people about FASD and the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

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Online Bookstore - huge selection

http://www.fasbookshelf.com/

Favourites:

• ADHD And Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Fasd) by Kieran D. O'Malley (2007)
• Streissguth, A. (1997). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide for Families and Communities. Paul Brookes. Paperback. 224 pages.
• Streissguth, A. (1997). The Challenge of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Overcoming Secondary Disabilities. University of Washington Press. Paperback. 256 pages.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society Yukon (FASSY). (2002). Trying Differently: A Guide for Daily Living and Working with FAS and other Brain Differences. 2nd Edition. FASSY. Paper booklet (8.5 X 4 inches).
• Damaged Angels: A Mother Discovers the Terrible Cost of Alcohol in Pregnancy Written by Bonnie Buxton, the co-founder of FAS world Canada. Knoft Canada, March 2004
• Our FAScinating Journey - The Best We Can Be Keys to Brain Potential Along the Path of Prenatal Brain Injury - 2nd Edition by Jodie Kulp Filled with practical ideas and stories to help you help a FAS individual become the best he or she can be. If unavailable from FASBookself try www.amazon.com