Links & Resources
Finding ways to teach to students with FASD: A research study:
http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ814375.pdf
Re-defining Success: Supporting Students with FASD - Alberta Education 200:
https://education.alberta.ca/media/385140/re-defining-success-supporting-students-with-fasd-2009.pdf
(This strategy guide is for mentors, support workers and coaches who are working with students affected by FASD. It describes twelve types of actions you can take not only to support students in their school environment, but also to support the school staff who work with these students.)
What Educators Need to Know About FASD-Working Together to Educate Children in Manitoba with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/healthychild/fasd/fasdeducators_en.pdf
(This resource breaks down the needs of a student with FASD into categories, including physical motor skills, sensory processing skills, cognition, etc. Each of these categories, then, has many associated strategies that may be tried in those instances. It also includes small case studies and strategies they used for certain students with FASD.)
http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ814375.pdf
Re-defining Success: Supporting Students with FASD - Alberta Education 200:
https://education.alberta.ca/media/385140/re-defining-success-supporting-students-with-fasd-2009.pdf
(This strategy guide is for mentors, support workers and coaches who are working with students affected by FASD. It describes twelve types of actions you can take not only to support students in their school environment, but also to support the school staff who work with these students.)
What Educators Need to Know About FASD-Working Together to Educate Children in Manitoba with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/healthychild/fasd/fasdeducators_en.pdf
(This resource breaks down the needs of a student with FASD into categories, including physical motor skills, sensory processing skills, cognition, etc. Each of these categories, then, has many associated strategies that may be tried in those instances. It also includes small case studies and strategies they used for certain students with FASD.)
Definition & AB Education Code"Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a pattern of birth defects, learning and behavioural problems affecting individuals whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy. FASD causes a variety of symptoms, including extreme impulsivity, poor judgement, poor memory, difficulty learning basic skills, organizational difficulties, language and speech delays, and gross and fine motor delays. There are some physical facial characteristics that may indicate FASD, but many individuals who are affected do not have these characteristics. Other physical and psychological disorders are common with FASD, including seizures, hearing or vision problems, attention deficit disorder, anxiety and depression." ( Learn Alberta) Code: 44 |
Characteristics & BehavioursPhysical indicators
-small for age -distinctive facial appearance: - small eyes - smooth philtrum (area between the nose and upper lip) - thin upper lip -abnormal brain function Abnormal brain function
-hard and soft neurological signs (including sensory-motor) -brain structure (head circumference -communication (both receptive and expressive) - academic achievement -memory -executive functioning (common sense) and abstract reasoning -attention deficit/ hyperactivity -adaptive behaviour, social skills, social communication |
StrategiesCalming Corner
-Have a place in the classroom where the student can go to take a moment to regroup and collect their thoughts. Consider Child's Interests
-Include the child's interests into the lessons an routines to inhale motivation and engagement Communication
-Set up a communication plan between parents and the school, including how often contact will be made, what method and tie preferred, and what will be reported. This can help build homework plans and support learning at home Repetitions of Actions or Idea's
-Students with FASD often thrive on repetition, so by integrating repetition into the classroom it may enhance the motivation and attention of the student. |