March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month
January 2003

Featured Publications

Autism in Children and Adolescents
This is one of a series of fact sheets from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on the mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders that can appear in childhood or adolescence.
Publication Number: CA-0009

Caring For Your Child
This resource for parents and caregivers provides a suggested list of ways to provide for a child's physical safety and emotional well-being.
Publication Number: CA-0034

Genetic Screening for Birth Defects: Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of genetic screening for birth defects and presents reasons to consider genetic screening.

Folic Acid: Frequently Asked Questions
This fact sheet offers answers to frequently asked questions about the role of folic acid in helping to prevent birth defects.

Unraveling Autism
This fact sheet from the National Institute of Mental Health describes the brain disorder known as autism and discusses treatments, research findings, and future research directions.