NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
ERIC Number: EJ658035
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1538-6619
Up Front, in Hope: The Value of Early Intervention for Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Harwood, Maureen; Kleinfeld, Judith Smilg
Young Children, v57 n4 p86-90 Jul 2002
Differentiates fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) from fetal alcohol effects (FAE) and discusses difficulties in diagnosing these conditions. Describes the effects of FAS/FAE on young children, detailing impact on sensory processing, focusing attention, and cognitive development in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Presents suggestions for caregivers and teachers; also discusses the importance of early intervention for children with FAS/FAE even when no delays have been observed. (KB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, At Risk Persons, Congenital Impairments, Diseases, Early Intervention, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: N/A