Grab and Go

You can learn about FASD and share information with others through our "Grab and Go" feature. Here you'll find camera-ready documents that you can download for reference or copy and distribute at PTA meetings, health fairs, doctors' offices, and other settings. All documents are in the public domain and can be adapted as needed, such as adding your organization's phone number.

FASD Catalog
Catalog listing of FASD-related publications available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). These publications will help you learn about the effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and how to protect children. These materials also discuss the dangers to the child and the problems the family often faces when alcohol is consumed during pregnancy.

Fact Sheets and Brochures
These fact sheets and brochures offer a broad selection of information about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. They describe FASD including what it is, what causes it, and how it can be prevented. They also provide strategies to support individuals with an FASD and information for families and professionals dealing with these disorders.

American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian Resource Kit
This resource kit was developed to help you and your community understand and prevent FASD. The materials in this kit have been specially designed for the needs of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, which we will also refer to as "Native communities."

Rack Cards and Posters
The SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence has designed rack cards and posters to generate interest about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy and to encourage women and significant others to seek additional information.

FASD - The Basics
This slide show is an introduction to FASD for people with no prior knowledge or experience in this area. It also serves as a review for professionals who want to learn more about FASD. These slides can also be used for professionals who want to give a presentation on FASD.

Many Doors, No Master Key: FASD Service Needs
These slides (provided in two formats) illustrate the many services needed by a child with fetal alcohol syndrome and by his family.

Print Public Service Announcements
This section contains public service announcements that are ready to print and easy to send to local newspapers, magazines, and newsletters for publication. Just add your organization's contact information and distribute ready-made PSAs in your community.

Economic Costs of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This slide show presentation outlines the financial burden that FAS puts on the system. It also describes findings presented in the article "The Financial Impact of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome."

The Financial Impact of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This article describes the challenges in estimating the cost of fetal alcohol syndrome and provides an overview of studies that have attempted to document these costs.

Reach to Teach: Educating Elementary and Middle School Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Reach To Teach is a resource guide for parents of a child with an FASD and for teachers in elementary and middle schools who work with children who have an FASD. It provides a basic introduction to these disorders and tools to improve communication between parents and teachers.