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FETAL ALCOHOL
SYNDROME DISEASE
Lauren Lee
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What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome Disease
encompasses
multiple conditions
(nofas.org, 2012)
Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome
Alcohol-related
neurodevelopmental
disorder
Alcohol-related birth
defects
Characteristics
(Nielsen, 2009)
Distinct facial features
Small/slow physical
growth
Brain damage
Learning and
behavioral problems
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Causes of FASD
FASD occurs when
a woman consumes
alcohol during her
pregnancy
Does not result from
previous alcohol
consumption
Is not genetic
(Nielsen, 2009)
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FASD through a lifespan
Infants & Toddlers: irritability, sensitivity to light, slow development, hyperactivity
Grade-School years: short attention span, low self-esteem, poor coordination
Teens: poor impulse control
Adults: need to deal with many daily obstacles such as housing, transportation and money handling
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How to help while in school
The effects of FAS cannot be changed, but can be accommodated
Structure a Caring and Consistent Environment
Learn to translate misbehavior and shift your attitude while improving understanding
Change classroom teaching style (Bonsu, 2007)
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How to change your teaching
style
Emphasize
consistency
Manage social skill
challenges that
impact learning
Use learning
accommodations
Rethink presentation
style-concrete &
literal (Bonsu, 2007)
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At Home & In School
Repetition, consistency and clear consequences for behavior are important
Learn to tell when the child is getting frustrated and help out early (nofas.org, 2012)
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References
Bonsu, Amy (2007). Reach to Teach.Retrieved from http://fasdcenter.samhsa.gov/documents/Reach_To_Teach_Final_011107.pdf
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (2012). Living with FASD Strategies for Daily Living. Retrieved from http://www.nofas.org/living-with-fasd/
Neilson, Lee Brattland (2009). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Retrieved from Brief Reference of Students with Disabilities.