Dr. Lori Vitale Cox, 2005 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Spectrum Disorder FASD FACTS QUIZ Compiled By Dr....

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FASD FACTS QUIZFASD FACTS QUIZ

Compiled By Dr. Lori Vitale CoxCompiled By Dr. Lori Vitale Cox


FASD MisconceptionsFASD Misconceptions

• What Alcoholic Beverage Contains The Greatest Amount Of Alcohol?

a) A 12 oz. can of beer

b) 5 oz. glass of wine

c) One shot of hard liquor

d) 12 oz. wine cooler

e) All of the above are equal


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• e) All of these contain about ½ ounce of absolute alcohol.

• The alcohol freely passes through the placenta. The level of alcohol in the baby will be much higher than in the mother.

• Alcohol causes fetal hypoxia. The baby cannot get the oxygen it needs. It also is unable to metabolize the nutrients essential for development.



• Which Substance Causes More Harm To The Developing Baby When Exposed Before Birth?

a) Alcohol

b) Heroin

c) Cocaine

d) Grass



a) Alcohol has a more harmful effect on the developing fetus than heroin, cocaine, or grass



Are Individuals With FASD Intellectually Challenged?

a. Never

b. Sometimes

c. Usually

d. Always



• b) Sometimes. Some people with FASD are intellectually challenged

• Many people with FASD are average or low average in overall ability level but their adaptive behavior level is deficient

• People with FASD are similar to people who have sustained an injury to the brain. They have specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.



What Is The Leading Known Cause Of Intellectual Disability--What Doctors Refer To As ‘Mental Retardation’?

a) Down Syndrome

b) Spinal Bifida

c) Cerebral Palsy

d) FASD



• d) FASD is the leading cause of mental retardation in western world.

• The World Health Organization estimates:

Incidence FAS 1-2 per 1000

Incidence FASD 9-10 per 1000



• What Is The Estimated Incidence Of FAS and other Alcohol Related Birth Disabilities In Atlantic Aboriginal Communities According To Health Professionals In Those Communities?

a) Less Than 10%

b) 10%-19%

c) 20%-29%

d) 30% or More



c) In 2000, health nurses in Atlantic Aboriginal communities estimated the incidence of alcohol related birth disabilities—FASD-- as 20-29%



• What Is The Incidence Of Alcohol Related Birth Disabilities In Your Community?

a) Less Than 10%

b) 10%

c) 20%

d) 30% or More



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Do service professionals in your community recognize, screen and refer?

Do medical professionals in your community diagnose or refer?



• Can Individuals With FASD Go To University?

a) Never

b) Less Than Average

c) Average

d) Higher Rate Than Average



• b) With support and early, appropriate intervention some individuals with FASD have gone on to university



• What Percentage Of People With FASD Attain Independence In Living and Working?

a) Less Than 10%

b) 10- 20%

c) 20-30%

d) 30% or More



• b) According to research about 18% of individuals with FASD lived independently

• Only 10% were able to live independently without employment problems

This may have to do with lack of appropriate living & working environments



• Can A Person With FASD Be Really Good Looking?

a) Yes

b) No



• a) Yes, FASD is for the most part an invisible disability that only trained practitioners recognize

• Many individuals disabled with FASD have no outward physical signs



• Can FASD Be Cured?

• Will Children Outgrow Their Problems?a) Yes

b) No



• b) FASD is a lifetime disability but people with FASD can live normal happy lives if they are diagnosed early and receive proper support in school, at home and at work

• It takes a longer time for people with neurological damage to develop and ‘grow up’



• Will Diagnosing An Individual Label Them For Life?

a) Yes

b) No



• b) A diagnosis is respectful. It tells you what the problem is, helps you figure out how to treat the problem.

• It relieves the person with FASD of self-blame, doubt and shame

• It offers opportunity for growth

• A person can learn to make healthy choices to deal with disability



• What Is The Most Harmful Aspect Of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure?

a) Intellectual Disability

b) Physical Changes In Face

c) Physical Disability

d) Neurological-Brain Dysfunction-Memory Problems, Attention Deficit Disorder, Lack Of Impulse Control



• d) The most serious effect of prenatal exposure to alcohol are neurological-brain changes—especially impulse control problems



• What Secondary Disabilities Are Associated With FASD?

a) Trouble With The Law-Jail

b) Trouble With School and Work

c) Mental Health Problems Including Suicide

d) Alcohol And Drug Problems

e) All of the Above



• e) All of these are secondary disabilities or problems.

• 90% of Individuals with FASD develop secondary disabilities especially mental health problems.– Clinical depression, anxiety, auditory and

visual hallucinations, suicide threats and attempts



• Which Of The Following Are Protective Factors For FASD?

a) Early Diagnosis

b) Intellectual Disability

c) Eligibility For Disability Services

d) Stable Home Environment

e) All Of the Above



• e) All of the above are protective factors



• What Is A Safe Level Of Alcohol Consumption?

a) 1-2 Drink Per Day

b) 2-3 Drinks per Day

c) 4 Drinks Very Occasionally

d) None of the Above



• d) There is no safe level of alcohol consumption. Effects depend on age of mother, pattern and quantity and the timing of drinking.

• Women who drink a few drinks a day can have a baby who is affected

• Women who binge on the weekend (3-4 drinks or more) before they knew they were pregnant can have baby severely affected.



• In What Ways Can A Father’s Drinking Affect His Children?

a) No Effect

b) Lower levels of Testosterone

c) Reduced Mobility Sperm, Reduced Sperm Count

d) More Learning & Attention Problems In Offspring

e) All Of Above Except a)



• e) Research indicates all of the effects listed.



• How Much Does FASD Cost In the US and Canada?

a) Almost Nothing

b) 1 Million Dollars A Year

c) 20 Million Dollars A Year

d) 200 Million Dollars A Year

e) 1-2 Billion Dollars A Year



• e) National Institute On Drug Abuse in US estimates 1.9 billion dollars a year to treat children and adults who are diagnosed.

• The real cost is much higher--most people with FASD are not diagnosed

• Exact Canadian figures not known



• FASD Is Preventable

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