Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

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Definition: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) are a group of diagnosable medical conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth. Effects are lifelong and can include mental health conditions, learning disabilities, sensory issues, and physical manifestations such as heart defects, hearing and visual impairments, and more. Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders often have challenging school experiences. There are unique experiences associated with having an FASD, such as difficulties with memory, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. There are also significant impacts from stigma, misunderstanding and lack of appropriate interventions and support in the educational setting. (FASD United)

FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER Awareness Month is SEPTEMBER ( The 9th month)

Please join me for the month of September in learning about FASD. I will have 4 weeks of FASD topics and a guest who is the parent of 4 kids with FASD. Register HERE

Orange Arrow Pointing Right Technical assistance: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (PDF)

What is FASD? (FASD Project Video)

The FASD Project [https://thefasdproject.org]

FASD Prevalence and Effects

This infographic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that up to 1 in 20 U.S. school children may have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Professional Development

FASD Professional Development Page

Understanding the Brain Learning Series
8 Magic Keys - Video
Education and FASD Toolkit
Challenging Behavior and Executive Function Modules
Level 2 Brain Injury Training Modules

Resources

Are you supporting a student online?

Online Learning for
Students with BI/FASD

FASD Resources Page

Parent Resources
Educator Resources
Organizations

For more information, please contact:

Jody Dickerson
Brain Injury Specialist
Email Jody Dickerson
(720) 795-2273

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