Caregiver Resources

What is NAS?

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a treatable condition that newborns may experience as a result of prenatal exposure to certain substances, most often opioids. As of 2017, approximately one baby is diagnosed with NAS every 19 minutes in the United States (CDC & NCSACW, 2022)

Center for Disease Control. (2022). Key Findings: Public Health Reporting of NAS Offers Opportunities for Treatment and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/features/public-health-reporting-of-NAS.html

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. (2022). Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. https://ncsacw.acf.hhs.gov/topics/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome.aspx

What are a child's occupations?

Everyone has an occupation, or job, to do. Your infant or toddler's occupation is to grow, learn, and play. Check out some of your child's occupations below!

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Feeding & Eating

Bringing food to mouth and then keeping and manipulating food in mouth to swallow (AOTA 2020)

American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational therapy practice framework domain and process (4th ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

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Sleep

Taking care of needs for sleep, such as stopping activities to ensure onset of sleep (AOTA, 2020)

American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational therapy practice framework domain and process (4th ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

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Play

Participating in play; and obtaining, using, and maintaining toys appropriately (AOTA, 2020)

American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational therapy practice framework domain and process (4th ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

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Developmental Milestones

Milestones are behavioral or physical checkpoints in children’s development as they grow.

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Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Kids

Caring For A Child With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

Foster Care and Adoption Resources Center

Easy Does It, Mom

Parenting in Recovery

Free Caregiver Resources

Please enjoy these free references developed for caregivers just like you to best care and support your baby!