Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
by Anuppa Caleekal B.A. M.Sc. The pre-natal world of the fetus while cradled in the mother’s womb is sustained in a well-protected environment, although not immune to the influences of its external environment. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome which was first observed by Lemoine et. al (1968) #1 and was later coined by Jones and Smith (1973) […]
And The Beat Goes On
by Teresa Kellerman My 18-year-old son John plays the drums. He has his own set of drums in his room and he plays every day – for hours. Now, if you are imagining me with my hands over my ears and my face wrinkled up in a migraine frown, think again. John is pretty good […]
Primary And Secondary Greatness
by Teresa Kellerman Phoenix airport – 9/6/96, 5:15 p.m.As I sit on the runway, awaiting delayed departure on this the last leg of my journey home from the conference on the secondary disabilities of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, I finish the final pages of a best-seller that I brought for my quiet time on the trip. […]
Brief Overview Of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome And Effects
by Dr. Cheryl Schroeder Ed. D. “The births of all things are weak and tender, and therefore, our eyes should be intent on beginnings.” – Michel Eyquem Montaigne What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a pattern of malformations and disabilities resulting from a pregnant woman drinking heavily during her pregnancy. FAS […]
The Effect Of Alcohol And Cigarette On The Embryo
The Embryo Just Can’t Say No ! by Clarence Williams published here with the permission of his mother Sandra Clarke-Williams. STANDARDSI will understand structure and function in living systems.I will understand how organisms respond to environmental stimuli.I will understand and explain the concepts of form and function; how things change and how they stay the […]
The Lonely Little Peanut
by Neal Ruton B.A. M.S.W. C.S.W A children’s story where the child is represented by the symbol of a peanut. It is about overcoming life’s adversities.CLICK HERE to read the story but first make sure that you have some unshelled peanuts by your side.
An Education Misdirected
by Kirk Van-Beer A college paper – including bibliographyWritten from a Child and Youth Care Counsellor’s point of view. The Abstract: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), is something whose mere mention implies different things to different people. It is a ’syndrome’ immersed in stereotypes by the North American society in which we live, the majority of […]
Grey On Grey
by David V. Within my body there is a heartWithin my heart there is a pulseThe pulse that beats my soul, my life forcePresenting images of the world aroundThe colors of the feelings surroundingAnd giving voice within my lifePresent in the way I speakThe method of my reasonThe actions of my bodyAnd the striking emotions […]