How are fetal alcohol spectrum disorders diagnosed? What are the primary and secondary disabilities associated with FASD? And-most important of all-what is the human cost? This program addresses these questions through the firsthand experiences of Ann Streissguth, director of the University of Washington's Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit; Kathy Mitchell, vice president of NOFAS; Erica Lara, who works at a residential drug and alcohol treatment facility designed especially for women with young children; and Erica Gitis-Miles, a college student who has FASD. The in utero effects of alcohol are considered as well, as are the facial, bodily, neurological, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics of FASD.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 13, 2006. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Addictions During Pregnancy (3:05) -- Alcohol's Impact on the Fetus (3:07) -- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Symptoms (1:45) -- Mental Retardation Caused by FAS (3:42) -- Learning Disabilities Caused by FAS (2:17) -- Loss of Habituation (4:46) -- Sequential Thinking Problems (2:24) -- FAS in Adulthood (4:02) -- Preventing FASD (2:53).