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Fast facts on fetal alcohol syndrome/pFAS  Describes features of FAS and FAE. Provides statistics on alcohol consumption among women, the incidence of FAS and costs to society. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) From: Manitoba Addictions Awareness Week: (MAAW) resource kit Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in kids  Describes the three types of attention-deficit disorders and their symptoms in children. Discusses environmental stressors and situations which may cause similar problems. Gives suggestions for how to help a young person with an attention-deficit disorder and identifies sources of additional help. Source: BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information Is my child hyperactive?  Helps parents recognize symptoms of hyperactivity related to Attention Deficit Disorder. Explains how a specialist concludes that the child has ADHD. Gives tips on how parents can increase the child's attention span. Source: Beauséjour Regional Health Authority Calgary Learning Centre  Aims to assist individuals of all ages who experience learning, attention and literacy difficulties through community and professional education and research development. Source: Calgary Learning Centre FAS toolkit  Provides a resource kit on fetal alcohol syndrome designed for service providers, parents, caregivers, program planners, community developers, and trainers. Gives information on program development and support for women at risk, alcohol-affected children, alcohol-related adults and communities. Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) Enhancing fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)-related interventions at the prenatal and early childhood stages in Canada  Provides an overview of programs and services for pregnant women and women with young children and their families related to FAS prevention and intervention that are offered by Health Canada's Community Based Programs. Highlights elements of good practice found in projects and programs surveyed. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) Attention deficit disorders  Describes ADD and ADHD and their emotional effects on children. Includes information on how the disorders affect other family members, and overcoming difficulties. Source: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Attention Deficit Disorders  Defines attention deficit disorder(ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), summarizes the social and emotional effects. Discusses effects on family and how to overcome the difficulty the disorders present. Source: Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  Defines and discusses attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Briefly explores behaviour therapy treatment. Source: Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) From: Your health: 'Psychology Works' fact sheets Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents  Outlines the signs of inactivity, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity in children and youth and offers resources to learn more. Source: Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)
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