Review

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Edited Barry Carpenter, Carolyn Blackburn and Jo Egerton (Routledge, 34.99, ISBN 9780415670166)

The number of children with this type of condition is growing and they present a complex range of social, educational and health needs.

This book seeks to address the issues by gathering together the experience and expertise of academics, professionals and families from around the world who provide valuable insights. It aims to provide an evidence base that will enable services to identify and respond to the need for action on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.