1. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Prevention, Education, Intervention, and Advocacy Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Prevention, Education, Intervention, and Advocacy Emerging Issues in Maternal and Child Health Audio-Conference September 21, 2006

2. Mission and Vision The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) is the leading voice and resource of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) community. NOFAS, the only international FASD non-profit organization, is committed to prevention, advocacy and support. NOFAS effectively increases public awareness and mobilizes grassroots action in diverse communities and represents the interests of persons with FASD and their caregivers as the liaison to researchers and policymakers. By ensuring that FASD is broadly recognized as a developmental disability, NOFAS strives to reduce the stigma and improve the quality of life for affected individuals and families.

3. ? What Does NOFAS Provide? Public Awareness Public Awareness Media Outreach Awareness Campaigns Youth Education Materials Professional Education Professional EducationCurricula Provider training Workshops and presentations Advocacy Advocacy Government Affairs Legislative Alerts Constituent Services Constituent Services Affiliate Network Birth Mom Network Support Groups National and State Resource Directory

4. Materials Available from NOFAS

5. Videos and DVD Posters Books

6. Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Can Cause Lifelong Brain Damage FASD is the leading known cause of preventable mental retardation and is a leading cause of defects and learning and behavioral disorders. FASD is the leading known cause of preventable mental retardation and is a leading cause of birth defects and learning and behavioral disorders. http://www.nofas.org