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The following is a list of DVD's about FASD which are available at Odin Books as of January, 2012. The list and prices were supplied by Odin Books and are subject to change. Contact information is at the bottom of this post. See their website for the latest list and prices.
FAS: When the Children Grow Up 2002 40 minutes DVD
Description: When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, she can do irreparable harm to her baby. This program explores the realities of living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (F.A.S.) and partial F.A.S., called Fetal Alcohol Effects (F.A.E.), the leading causes of birth defects. The effects associated with F.A.S. continue even when children become adults. This documentary tells the story of three adults living with F.A.S., along with commentary from experts in the field.
Directed and produced by Sharon Bartlett and Maria LeRose; Produced in conjunction with Knowledge Network and the NFB.
Film Festival Winner: Itinerant – Western Psychological Association (WPA) Film Festival 2006
$19.95 at ODIN BOOKS
David with FAS: A Story of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 1997 44 minutes DVD
David Vandenbrink seems like a normal 21-year-old, bright and articulate. There is little to suggest that while in his mother's womb, he suffered permanent brain damage. His condition, fetal alcohol syndrome (F.A.S.), went undiagnosed for the first 18 years of his life, causing confusion, anger, and pain for both David, a Canadian Indian, and his non-native adoptive family. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a term used to describe a set of symptoms seen in some children born to women who drank alcohol during pregnancy. The damage can be subtle or severe, resulting in a wide range of symptoms in the areas of slowed growth, disfigurement, and damage to the brain. Associated behavioral problems include impulsiveness, poor judgment, and an inability to grasp the consequences of actions. This personal story, using video footage shot by David himself, along with the experiences of members of his family, is a hard look into the serious consequences of a little-known, but widespread, health problem.
Directed and produced by Gil Cardinal, Dorothy Schreiber, Jerry Krepakevich, and Jerry McIntosh; produced by Kanata Productions Inc, NFB, CBC Newsworld
$19.95 at ODIN BOOKS
FAS & Other Drug Effects DVD
4-part Training Series for Parents and Professionals Diane Malbin $299.95
This is a four-part training series for parents and professionals dealing with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Fetal Alcohol and Other Drug Effects.These four one-hour training programs were developed to provide accessible, practical information to help parents, families, and professionals, and to support program development.
$299.95 at ODIN BOOKS
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Addiction Research Foundation 1992 13 minutes DVD
Mary Atkins fears that drinking during her pregnancy has hurt her children. Now an alcoholism counsellor, Mary shares her story in this video. The video examines the dangers of drinking during pregnancy and explains fetal alcohol syndrome – the pattern of birth defects associated with hevay drinking. 1992 13 minutes
$29.95 at ODIN BOOKS
FASD Relationships: What I Have Learned about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Book and 5 DVD Set 2011 Rod Densmore, M.D.
An amazing package, this book comes with a set of five DVDs that include interviews and power point presentations based on information in the book. It has been designed for professionals to use for training purposes. The book also contains content suitable for parents, counsellors, and medical professionals. Rod Densmore, M.D. is a primary care physician with extensive work experience at clinics that cater to disadvantaged or marginalized patients. Fifteen years ago, he and his wife Shannon, a pediatric occupational therapist, adopted a child with fetal alcohol syndrome. Dr. Densmore serves on a committee overseeing FASD intervention projects and has lectured widely on Attachment and FASD, Neurobiology and FASD, PTSD and FASD, Sensory Processing Disorder and FASD and Genetics and FASD. This caring book provides realistic, practical advice and strategies for coping with a family member with FASD. It is an excellent resource for family, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
$45.00 at ODIN BOOKS
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"When David Gerrold decided he wanted to adopt a son, he thought he had prepared himself for fatherhood. But eight-year-old Dennis turned out to be more than he expected—a lot more. Dennis suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome, the son of a substance abuser and alcoholic who abandoned him in a seedy motel at the age of one-and-a-half. His father died of an overdose. Seized by the state, Dennis was shuffled between eight different foster homes in less than eight years. He was abused and beaten severely in at least two of his placements. Dennis was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and put on Ritalin and then Disipramine. He was prone to violent emotional outbursts. His case history identified him as “hard to place” —a euphemism for “unadoptable.” But for David Gerrold it was love at first sight…" (from Amazon.com)
'This video is about the permanent damage done to the unborn fetus of a pregnant woman when she consumes alcohol. It offers clear prevention and intervention information to women, families and all members of aboriginal communities. Three families share their personal experiences in raising children and grandchildren with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The physical and behavioural characteristics of FASD are shown and explained during various stages of life. The emphasis is not on blaming women who consume alcohol during pregnancy - but on prevention, support and education. The video reaches out to all women who are pregnant or having unprotected sex, as well as educating families and communities, leaders and social/health professionals.' 