A Manual on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a major concern in communities where women drink heavily. American Indian communities appear to be particularly at risk (1). While some information is available on younger children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), little was known about adolescents and adults with this disorder until the present project was undertaken. This report is based on information gained from the FAS Follow-Up Study which involved assessments of 61 adolesce