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Understanding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome


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Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Notable Children's Video
Grades: 7 - College Price: $189.00 $139.95
In this video, viewers meet Liz, a teenager who is afflicted with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) because her mother drank alcohol during her pregnancy. FAS represents a spectrum of physical and emotional disorders that occur because of alcohol poisoning before birth. Liz tells her story, supported by powerful graphics revealing how the developing fetus is damaged by alcohol. The signs and symptoms of FAS are described, including low birth weight, facial abnormalities, reduced coordination, poor social skills, learning difficulties and behavioral problems. Liz’s lifelong difficulties are a direct result of her mother’s alcohol use. This program delivers a strong “no alcohol use” message to pregnant women.

Running Time: 13 minutes

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Includes: video, teacher's resource book with student handouts and pre/post test

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This item is part of the following series:
Curriculum in a Box: Human Sexuality and Responsibility

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