FAS/E Videos, Slides, and
Software
Fetal Alcohol And Drug Unit
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Washington School of Medicine
Alcohol, Pregnancy, and the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, 2nd edition
(1994).
(Unit 5 of a "slide lecture series": Biomedical Education: Alcohol Use and
Its Medical Consequences)
By Ann P. Streissguth and Ruth E. Little, Project Cork Institute of
Dartmouth Medical School
A 79-unit slide presentation, with 62 pages of accompanying text,
gives
a comprehensive overview of the effects of maternal drinking on fetal
development. Covers current experimental and clinical research findings,
CNS/facial/behavioral characteristics, and public health issues.
Available for $180.00 from:
Milner-Fenwick, Inc.
2125 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093-3100
Telephone: (410) 252-1700 or (800) 432-8433, ext. 254
Fax: (410) 252-6316
E-mail: sales@milner-fenwick.com
The Clinical Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (1994) By Jon Aase,
M.D.
Univ. of New Mexico Dept. of Pediatrics. A 31-minute video on
comprehensive, current diagnosis information, giving health professionals
sharpened observation skills, enhanced diagnostic confidence, and improved
patient service.
Availaible for $150.00 (plus $9.00 Shipping & Handling), Catalog Number
AP-191:
Flora & Company
PO Box 8263
Albuquerque, NM 87198-8263
Telephone or Fax: (505) 255-9988
David with FAS (1996) Kanata Productions, National Film Board of
Canada & CBC
A 45-minute video about David Vandenbrink, a 21-year-old man with
FAS whose condition went undiagnosed for 18 years.
Product number 6554, available for $129.00 (educational rights); $34.95
(personal home use):
Films for the Humanities and
Sciences
PO Box 2053
Princeton, NJ 08543-2053
Telephone: (609) 275-1400 or (800) 257-5126
Fax: (609) 671-0226
E-mail: custserv@films.com
The Fabulous FAS Quiz Show (1995)
A 15-minute FAS prevention video for middle school students.
Fast-paced and entertaining, uses a game-show format to emphasize the
theme "knowledge plus choice equals power." Interactive teachers guide
outlines suggested activities and resources.
Available for $35.00 (plus Shipping and Handling), product number
09-880-01.
March of Dimes Fulfillment Center
PO Box 932852
Atlanta, GA 31193
Telephone: (800) 367-6630
Fax: (770) 280-4116
Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects
This slide presentation was done by Ed Riley and is available
on-line at no cost. The
purpose of this lecture is to provide a basic overview of what we know
about the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure. It is certainly not meant
to be comprehensive but rather to give a broad overview of current
knowledge in the area, and of ongoing human and animal research in the
area.
FAS/FAE: A community Perspective, FAS/FAE: Teaching Strategies for
the Classroom, FAS/E: Coping with Challenging Behavior (1993)
A set of three videos exploring the unique challenges faced by
families coping with FAS and how they manage to go on with life and find
hope for the future. Includes content from alcohol researchers and
families involved with FAS/FAE children and adults.
Availible for $34.95 (1 video) $59.95 (set of two videos) $89.95 (set
of 3 videos) (Note: U.S. customers must pay by VISA or Mastercard) from:
LCC Bookstore
Lethbridge Community College
3000 College Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1K 1L6, CANADA
Phone: (403) 320-3341 or (800) 572-0103 (Canadian residents only)
Fax: (403) 320-5170
"Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)" and "Fetal
Alcohol Related Conditions" with Carolyn Hartness and Julie
Gelo.
Learn about "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)" and
"Fetal Alcohol Related Conditions." Carolyn Hartness, a member
of
the Governor's Commission on Indian Affairs, is an advocate and educator
with
many years of experience with FAS. Julie Gelo, a foster and adoptive
parent,
is co-trainer with the Foster Parent Institute.
"Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)" and "Fetal
Alcohol Related Conditions." Session 1June 5, 2001
"Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)" and "Fetal Alcohol
Related Conditions."
Session 2June 12, 2001
Made availible by:
Washington State Department
of Social and Health Services
Foster Parents Training
Program
For more information about the Foster Parents Training Program,
please contact:
Carolyn Morrison
Phone: (360) 902-0215
Email: ZOCA300@dshs.wa.gov
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment: A
Clinical
Guide for Obstetric and Pediatric Providers
This CD ROM provides a comprehensive overview for physicians,
nurses, and other health caregivers working with families across the
perinatal/pediatric continuum.
Available for $395
Vida Health
Communications
6 Bigelow Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telephone: (617) 864-4334
Fax: (617) 864-7862
The F.A.S. Series (1997) Perennial Education
A series of 3 videotapes explaining the cause of FAS and FAE, how
to care for the FAS/FAE child, and how to better meet the needs of
children with FAS or FAE (also availible in Spanish).
Availible for $195.00 (plus $3.00 shipping and handling) per title
from:
Discovery
Communications
1560 Sherman Ave., Ste. 100
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (800) 323-9084
Fax: (847) 328-6706
E-mail: info@unitedlearing.com
Previews are sent at no extra charge for purchase consideration
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Tutor Medical Training Software
(1999)
Washington State FAS Diagnostic and Prevention Network, University of
Washington
A compact disk for both PC and Macintosh computers that instructs
medical professionals through video, computer animation, and photographic
examples on how to screen and diagnose FAS using the "Diagnostic Guide for
FAS and Related Conditions: The 4-Digit Diagnostic Code" (Astley &
Clarren, 1999). This softwarecan be previewed at the FAS DPN website: http://depts.washington.edu/fasdpn/.
Availible for $15, plus #4.50 shipping and handling from the March of
Dimes Fulfillment Center. The Fulfillment Center accepts VISA,
MasterCard, American Express, checks, and money orders. Ask for Item
#09-1266-99.
March of Dimes Fulfillment Center
PO Box 932852
Atlanta, GA 31193
Telephone: (800) 367-6630, 8 am to 8 pm, EST
Fax: (770) 280-4116
Films and Videos for a Drug-Free Society, AIMS Multimedia
A catalog listing over 100 items on education, prevention,
intervention, early treatment, aftercare, DUI/DWI, family education, and
HIV/AIDS awareness. Age appropriat videos address tough issues in a
sensitive, accurate and informative manner.
Availible from:
AIMS Multimedia
9710 DeSoto Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311-4409
Phone: (800) 367-2467
Fax: (818) 341-6700
E-mail:
info@aimsmultimedia.com
Free Previews; rent or purchase.
"Helping Families - Helping Children" produced by the
Yellowknife Association for Community Living.
This 28 min tape is a free guide for parents of young children with
FAS/FAE.
It can be ordered by phone, (867)920-2644 or fax, (867)920-2348
Honour of All, Part 1 and 2; The Story of Alkali Lake (56:40
minutes)
Stripped of their native culture and religion after the coming of
the white men, the people of Alkali Lake were left with a void in their
lives
that begged to be filled. Thus they were ripe for the introduction of the
devastating force of alcohol. This story of heartfelt recovery from
almost
complete cultural and spiritual destruction is true. All the incidents
depicted occurred between 1940 and 1985.
Available for $45.00 from:
Four Worlds International Institute For Human and Community
Development
Four Directions International
347 Fairmont Boulevard
Lethbridge, AB T1K 7J8
Canada
Phone: (403) 320-7144
Fax: (403) 329-8383
Journey
Through the Healing Circle; an innovative series on Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome (2000)
Produced by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
(DSHS)
A partnership of Washington State agencies, health-care experts,
and traditional Northwest tribal storytellers has produced a
collection of stories, health tips, and practical knowledge to help
parents and foster parents learn about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and
understand how it affects their children.
"Journey Through the Healing Circle" is now available to parents,
schools, and other social service agencies as a series of videotapes,
video CDs, and professionally illustrated workbooks.
Although items can be ordered induividually, the whole set (4
books, 2 tapes, 4 CDs, 2 posters) is available for only $60.00
(Washington State Residents add 8.8% Sales Tax) from:
Washington State Alcohol/Drug Clearinghouse
6535 5th Place South
Seattle, WA 98108
Telephone: (206) 725-9696 or (800) 662-9111
Fax: (206) 722-1032
Email: clearinghouse@adhl.org
A Mother's
Choice
A 30-minute FAS/FAE prevention video, in which native moms (who
have FAS/FAE children) tell their stories and in so doing deliver powerful
prevention messages. This video was produced with native health experts as
well as leading FAS doctors and counsellors.
Available for $148.00 (includes shipping).
Gryphon Productions Ltd.
Telephone: (604) 921-7627; ask for Sheera or Barb
E-mail: gryphon@bc.sympatico.ca
Motivating Pregnant Women to Stop Drinking
Through reenacted interviews from real life patients, the video
demonstrates the basic elements of a counseling approach that has proven
to be effective in motivating women to stop drinking. It shows healthcare
professionals that even brief interventions can help decrease drinking as
well as alcohol-related health problems. By Drs. Reid Hester and Nancy
Handmaker, Behavior Therapy Associates and Dr. Ben Aditz, UNM School of
Medicine.
Available for $49.95 for individuals, or $99.95 for organizations (S&H
in US: $7, S&H outside of the US: $16) from:
Behavior Therapy Associates
3810 Osuna Rd NE Ste 1
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 345-6100
Fax: (505) 345-4531
Email: reidhester@lobo.net
Recovering
Hope: Mothers Speak Out About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorders (2004)
This hour-long DVD, divided into two half-hour segments,
features a series of women who tell poignant and memorable stories about
alcohol use during pregnancy and its effect on their children. Their
experiences are supported by expert clinicians and
researchers who talk about disabilities associated with FASD and
evaluation and intervention services. The video package includes a
brochure for counselors or facilitators to read in preparing to show and
talk about the video, and a second brochure to distribute to women to keep
as a reference after viewing and discussing the video.
Item Number CR69, available at no cost from:
SAMHSA's National
Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
Telephone: (800) 729-6686
Students Like Me: Teaching Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Students Like Me was created to help elementary and special
educators understand what Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is and provide teaching
methods to
help children affected by fetal alcohol reach their full potential.
Available for $195 from:
Vida Health
Communications
6 Bigelow Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telephone: (617) 864-4334
Fax: (617) 864-7862
Worth The Trip
Worth the Trip is the first comprehensive video resource about the
health, development and learning styles of children affected by fetal
alcohol. The film presents strategies for meeting the developmental and
behavioral challenges faced by children with FAS and the parents and
professionals who care for them.
Available for $155
Vida Health
Communications
6 Bigelow Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telephone: (617) 864-4334
Fax: (617) 864-7862