Beyond the Brain: The Physical Health and Whole-Body Impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
A growing body of evidence suggests that individuals with PAE/FASD may experience comorbidities relating to metabolism; body composition; cardio-renal, immune, and/or reproductive health; as well as hearing, vision, and sleep difficulties. These findings support the concept of FASD as a whole-body diagnosis
Healthbook
Practical tool for tracking health care and healthy living (11 pages)
Expert Statement on Physical Activity and Brain Health in Children and Youth
A team of experts in pediatric neuroscience and exercise science created this Expert Statement, looking at the relationship between physical activity and brain health in children and youth. Physical activity plays an important role in helping children and youth learn better, solve problems more creatively, and develop healthier brains. Children and youth who are least active or who have brain-based disabilities may have the most to gain.
Baby Steps – Caring for Babies with Prenatal Substance Exposure
Caring for babies with prenatal exposure to substances, including: attachment; sleeping; crying and feeding information; infant development; and overall health and care. Caution: uses old FASD diagnostic terms (104 pages)
