Reviews
"Scientifically grounded material provides the reader not only with an understanding of the damage caused by alcohol and other substances to the developing brain and body but also insights into practical and policy maters and the most up-to-date information about FAS, ARND, and ARBD." --Gregory Keck, PhD, director, Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio, and author, Parenting the Hurt Child, "Scientifically grounded material provides the reader not only with an understanding of the damage caused by alcohol and other substances to the developing brain and body but also insights into practical and policy maters and the most up-to-date information about FAS, ARND, and ARBD." --Gregory Keck, PhD, director, Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio, and author, Parenting the Hurt Child, Scientifically grounded material provides the reader not only with an understanding of the damage caused by alcohol and other substances to the developing brain and body but also insights into practical and policy maters and the most up-to-date information about FAS, ARND, and ARBD." —Gregory Keck, PhD, director, Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio, and author, Parenting the Hurt Child
Synopsis
The ill effects of a baby's exposure to drugs and alcohol while in the womb are demonstrated in this essential reference with cutting-edge information from the fields of medicine, neuroscience, and child psychology. These findings posit that many of the learning and behavior problems seen in children--from poor school performance to patterns of impulsivity often diagnosed as ADHD--are both treatable and preventable. The book first traces the history of fetal malformation back to the time of Aristotle, then presents a resounding call for integrated systems of care for high-risk children and their families. Methods for applying behavior management and treatment techniques are included for health care practitioners, social workers, early childhood intervention specialists, special education teachers, and parents, whether for use at home, at school, or in the clinical setting.
