Youth with FASD in the Juvenile Justice System
January 11, 2008 by deborah
Filed under Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
The SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence has a new resource available entitled “Tools for Success: Working with Youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in the Juvenile Justice System” and it is now available at the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI). Ordering information for the publication can be accessed via the What’s New section of the FASD Center website.
Questions? Answers
January 10, 2008 by deborah
Filed under Childhood Issues
Answer is the answer if you’re looking for thorough sexuality education information geared specifically for today’s teen. This website provides training, resources, advocacy and solutions in support of balanced and honest sexuality education for professionals and parents. Answer is a part of the Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers University. It is a leading national organization dedicated to providing and promoting comprehensive adolescent sexuality education in the United States.
What’s Sex Got To Do With It?
January 9, 2008 by ellen
Filed under Childhood Issues, State Resources
Let’s talk about Sex etc. is one of the most popular online sexuality health sites for teens. The website features a comprehensive list of topic areas in addition to stories, chats and forums, a video gallery, an ask the experts section, a take action section, spotlights on teens who are making a difference, and a glossary of over 400 sexuality related terms. Sexetc.org is sponsored by Answer, Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers University.
Girls! Girls! Girls!!!
January 8, 2008 by deborah
Filed under Federal Resources, Womens' Issues
If you’re looking for an informative wellness website intended specifically for adolescent girls, look no further. The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health has developed a dynamic website for teenage girls that provides information on a wide range of subjects. Topics included are the female body, fitness, nutrition, relationships, tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, bullying, your future and more.
What’s Happening at CDC?
January 8, 2008 by deborah
Filed under Disability Issues, Federal Resources
Want to know what’s going on around the country involving Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)? Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, this website is a comprehensive resource that provides a wide range of FASD information. Topics include information about state based programs, surveillance data, research articles, guidelines for referral and diagnosis, interventions, curriculum, brochures and fact sheets.
What is Nursing Spectrum?
January 7, 2008 by anne
Filed under Local Resources, Resources, State Resources
Nursing Spectrum is a professional publication for registered nurses providing healthcare communication and information on career fairs, seminars, nursing excellence awards and healthcare articles in 12 regional areas.
An article of interest on their blog titled “Skilled Nursing Needs for Community Supportive Living for Clients with MRDD” is an example of the extensive content on this site.
Parents and Professionals Around The World Deal With FAS And FASD
January 3, 2008 by barbara
Filed under Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), International Resources
FASworld is devoted to the awareness and prevention of FAS and FASD and provides a network of support to and from those personally affected by this disorder. According to the site, whether the question is how to start a parent support group or how to deal with an uncooperative child with some form of FASD, FASworld can provide help. It is also a valuable resource for the promotion of FAS Day as well as local and international events.
