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March of Dimes: Clubfoot and Other Food Deformities

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the causes, diagnosis and treatment clubfoot and other congenital deformities of the foot.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Holoprosencephaly: Medical Condition With Devastating Consequences

For Students 9th - 10th
Some practice questions over holoprosencephaly, a medical condition with devastating consequences.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

What Are the Charateristics of Fas and Fae?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the physical traits, behavioral problems, and cognitive development associated with Fetal Alcohol Specttrum Disorders (FASD).
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

And the Beat Goes On

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, the author talks about her adopted son, John, who has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Read about the struggles she has experienced in raising him and learn about the problems John has overcome, despite his physical and...
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

Fas Community Resource Center: Why Do I Stay?

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the firsthand account of a woman married to man with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Read about the problems she faced during her relationship as well as the efforts she made to help herself understand her husband's disease.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Stars: Young Adults With Fas/fae

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, read the personal stories of young men and women with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). This is a great resource for those wanting to learn more than just facts and statistics. Learn how adults with FAS overcome difficulties...
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

Multiple Choice Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
How much do you really know about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)? Take this ten-question multiple-choice quiz and find out. After taking this quiz, you will receive your score as well as explanations for each answer.
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American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Lab Tests Online: Down Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site explains what this congenital condition is, and delves into the different types of testing to diagnose this chromosome defect.
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National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Hydrocephalus Information Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A general site about Hydrocephalus, what it is, treatment options, what research is being done, and more.
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National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Craniosynostosis Information Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A general site about Craniosynostosis, a birth defect causing the head to be an abnormal shape. What causes it and what can be done for it?
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

Advice for Parents of Children With Fas

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers advice for parents of children with fetal alcohol syndrome and is organized into the following sections: "Self-Forgiveness," "FAS Esteem," "IEP Participation," and "Talking to Your Children About FAS/E." Here, parents...
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

Basic Facts About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, find facts about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND). Learn statistics about pregnant women and drinking and about the ways in which FAS and ARND affect a child's physical...
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in a Nutshell

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website are eight astounding facts about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Facts include: "FAS in the leading cause for mental retardation" and "Alcohol causes more damage to baby than any other drug."