Extractions: When teaching young children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), teachers should remember that FAS manifests itself in different ways. According to Claire Coles, a professor of psychiatry at the Emory University School of Medicine, some children struggle with visual-spatial skills, some with motor coordination, and some with self-regulation. They may be withdrawn, or they may be very friendly and talkative. This wide range of symptoms coupled with the fact that children are often not diagnosed until elementary school makes FAS a challenge for early childhood educators in the classroom. Teachers should be sure to give children with FAS clear instructions and use multimodal approaches to instruction, says Dr. Coles. Using physical objects, such as manipulatives, is recommended in particular. Since children with FAS may have mild developmental delays or a borderline IQ (but don't usually meet the criteria for mental retardation), Dr. Coles recommends that teachers give children multiple cues to help them retrieve information and complete activities. Children with FAS generally need a lot of structure. Because many children with FAS struggle with performance-related activities, such as those involving fine motor or visual-spatial skills like puzzles and playing with small objects, teachers may need to supply extra help to encourage the children to use and develop those skills. Children with FAS may also struggle with memory; however, their verbal skills are usually not affected.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - FAS By Anuppa Caleekal B.A., M.Sc. fetal alcohol syndrome FAS .. a review of contemporary research with implications for alcohol and prenatal education by Anuppa Caleekal B.A., M.Sc. FAE) diagnosed children have deficits in some http://www.digitalism.org/hst/fetal.html
Extractions: Health Science and Technology Gallery www.digitalism.org and was later coined by Jones and Smith (1973) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) lies at the extreme end of the continuum of alcohol effects on the fetus with heavy persistent maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy contributing most significantly to the full blown syndrome. Clinically, three areas are affected: (1) prenatal and/or postnatal growth retardation (e.g. infants shorter in length and less in weight); (2) Central Nervous System (CNS) damage such as permanent and irreversible brain damage, learning and behavioral disorders, deficits in memory and attention, hyperactivity, speech and language delays, poor coordination; (3) head and facial abnormalities (e.g. small head circumference and abnormally small eyes). Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) diagnosed children have deficits in some or one of the above three areas of FAS and their mothers were found to drink smaller daily amounts of alcohol than mothers who had FAS offspring. It is expected that FAS children will have some degree of mental impairment, ranging from minimal brain dysfunction to severe mental retardation. For every child identified with FAS, there are several others who are affected by alcohol exposure but who lack the full set of characteristics of FAS. FAE is more common than FAS and is estimated to be 3-10 times that of those diagnosed with full FAS.
FASAT(Ontario) Fetal Alcohol Assistance & Training To improve the lives of children with fetal alcohol syndrome/Effects (FAS) by training the professionals and parents who work with and care for these children, to provide assistance and support http://home.golden.net/~fasat
Extractions: Welcome News We are a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to developing efficient and effective community responses for children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects (FAS) in partnership with professionals and parents throughout southern Ontario and beyond. FASAT (Ontario) provides assistance and support for families attempting to meet the needs of these children. Read about Bill #43 important developments Check LOVE 2004 details Learn how we can help you arrange a wide variety of FAS workshops Artwork donated by Maggie Tilley: 519-767-0581 Check the resources available to you. What is FAS? (FAS) is a term used to describe symptoms in a child which are a result of that child's mother drinking alcohol during her pregnancy. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects is a combination of physical and neurological birth defects caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. Read more about us Read more about FAS Home What's new About Us ... Search Please contact our Webmaster with questions or comments.
Pregnancy Complications - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Active Learning Bridging the Gap for fetal alcohol Effect children Article by concerns about the educational implication of teaching prenatally alcohol http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/reproductive-health/pregnancy-and-birth/complica
Teaching Students With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects teaching Students with fetal alcohol syndrome/Effects This resource guide was written for teachers who have students with fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effect. It helps teachers http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.come-over.to/SpecialEdFAS/contents.h
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome There s no cure for fetal alcohol syndrome. Because many children with FAS are naive, guard against them being taken Teach your child skills for daily living. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00184.html
Extractions: WOMEN'S HEALTH Pregnancy Premature birth Fetal alcohol syndrome Spina bifida MENTAL HEALTH Drug addiction Fetal alcohol syndrome Nicotine dependence Alcoholism ... Compulsive gambling INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Fetal alcohol syndrome From MayoClinic.com Overview If you drink alcohol while you're pregnant, your fetus has a drink as well. This puts your baby at risk of a serious condition called fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which is a group of birth defects. These defects are irreversible and can include physical, mental and behavioral problems. FAS affects between 3 and 22 live births out of every 10,000 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although doctors aren't sure how much alcohol you'd have to drink to place your baby at risk, the more you drink, the greater the chance of problems developing. For that reason the best advice is: If you're pregnant, don't drink alcohol.
Extractions: University of Washington, Seattle, Washington Due to recent media attention. we are rapidly becoming aware of a critical threat to our nation's children-prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol. The number of children with physical and mental disabilities caused by such exposure is increasing so it is imperative that educators face the reality of serving these children in our schools. A recent issue of the PRISE reporter (Cole, Jones. and Sadofsky, 1990) addressed implications of prenatal drug exposure, particularly cocaine, for education. This article will describe the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on children and young adults and make suggestions for educational programs. Alcohol is used not only by itself, but often in combination with other drugs (i.e., polydrug exposure). It has been estimated that "as many as 15% of pregnant mothers report using illegal drugs or alcohol; experts fear the real rates may be double that" (Greer. 1990). In an ongoing study in Seattle, Streissguth. Barr, and Sampson (1990) found that 52% of women had used some alcohol during pregnancy, and 13% had a pattern involving five or more drinks per occasion (associated with significantly lower functioning in main and reading in first grade). Clearly, the number of children affected by alcohol alone or with other drugs is a significant issue for our educational system.
Drinking And Your Pregnancy-No.96-4101-1996 children with fetal alcohol syndrome May Be born small. Need medical care all their lives. Need special teachers and schools. http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochure.htm
Extractions: Drinking Can Hurt Your Baby When you are pregnant, your baby grows inside you. Everything you eat and drink while you are pregnant affects your baby. If you drink alcohol, it can hurt your baby's growth. Your baby may have physical and behavioral problems that can last for the rest of his or her life. Children born with the most serious problems caused by alcohol have fetal alcohol syndrome. Children with Fetal
Resources For Educators Dealing With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Its goal is to provide teachers with a fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol Effects (FAE learning and behavioural characteristics of children with FAS http://depts.washington.edu/fadu/Educators.html
Extractions: University of Washington School of Medicine Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Educational Strategies . Emory University Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Research Project, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory School of Public Health: Epidemiology. An educational approach for success in the classroom. School of Hope: Teaching kids with fetal alcohol syndrome , CBC News, June 13, 2002. Social Stories , 1995 (useful for those with FAS/E as well as Autism). Jump to Resources for Educators The ABC's of FAS/FAE Teacher's Guide and Resource Booklet Published by NOFAS IN 1995, this guide provides resources and checklists for educating students with FAS/FAE. All-in-One Homeschool Resource Center Lots of resources for homeschooling children with special needs, including books, mailing lists, and links. Beyond Autism , developed by a parent whose "been there, done that, and is still doing it". The resources on this site indeed go beyond Autism. Be sure to check out their
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome are many similarities among alcohol exposed children consistent adults, integrated teaching, realistic expectations in helping these children achieve success. http://www.taconic.net/seminars/fas-c.html
Extractions: From: Fantastic Antone Succeeds Appropriate Educational Placement can make all the difference in a child's success. Many children with FAS/FAE require special education services due to significant learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral difficulties or multiple handicapping conditions. The child's parent and school district need to work as partners in developing the most appropriate placement situation for the child. Although there are many similarities among alcohol exposed children, each child is uniquely different and needs to be assessed on an individual basis. Here are some general guidelines when planning a classroom or program for FAS/FAE children. Individual assessments in Speech/Language, Occupational Therapy, and cognitive functioning are necessary in establishing a child's strengths and deficits. Other evaluations which may be helpful are: Psychiatric, neurological and physical therapy.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Reaching Out to children with Fas/Fae A Handbook for Teachers, Counselors, and Parents Who Live and Work with children Affected by fetal alcohol syndrome. http://www.taconic.net/seminars/fas-e.html
Extractions: Wilens, Timothy. Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids. Guilford Press. 1999. Carol Kranowitz. The Out of Sync Child. Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Berkley Publishing Group. 1998. Greenspan, Stanley. The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth. Addison-Wesley. Reading, MA., 1998. Streissguth, Ann P Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide for Families and Communities. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. 1997. Streissguth, Ann P. The Challenge of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Overcoming Secondary Disabilities . Univ. of Washington Press. 1997. De Bono, Edward. Teach Your Child How To Think . Penguis Books. 1992. Diane Davis. Reaching Out to Children With Fas/Fae : A Handbook for Teachers,
Education Remember to teach at developmental level not age the fact that these children get easily movement helps students with fetal alcohol syndrome process material http://www.emory.edu/WHSC/MED/PSYCHIATRY/GADrug/facts/edfas.htm
Extractions: EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES - GENERAL Prepared by Darla Hess, M.Ed., Instructional Specialist Emory University Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Research Project, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory School of Public Health: Epidemiology. When Giving Instructions/Assignments To A Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome When Arranging The Environment For A Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Transition Planning For A Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome How To Help A Child With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Retrieve Information ... How To Help A Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Orient To The Environment Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome are similar to children with learning disabilities, in that they have difficulty with auditory and/or visual perception, the reception or input of information into the brain; processing, organization and sequence, the integration of information into the brain; auditory and/or visual memory, the retrieval from storage and motorical, oral; and/or written language, the output or expression of that information. Make sure you have the students attention before giving instructions. When giving instruction implement the use of gestural movement and voice variations to express grammatical relations. Use pictures of steps involved in a task, or have the instructions written down for the student to refer to if needed.
Other Resources Program OdinWinn and Dunagan (1994) teaching the Tough New Directions for Exceptional children. LaDue,RA Smith,DF(1991) fetal alcohol syndrome in Adolescents http://www.lcsc.edu/education/fas/FAS_Resour.html
Extractions: Alcohol, Drugs, and the Fetus: A Teaching Package for Professional Audiences Boston University School of Medicine Fetal Alcohol Education Program 7 Kent Street Brookline, MA. 02146 A Manual on Adolescents and Adults with FAS with Special Reference to American Indians FAS Resource Guide IHS FAS Project 5300 Homestead Ave. NE
Online Clinic Books for Parents Teachers Series. of Substance Abuse Treatment Needs for children, Adolescents and Adults with fetal alcohol syndrome and Related http://www.online-clinic.com/Content/Books/Books_for_parents.asp
Extractions: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in our Community Series Click on the button next to the title to review paper summaries Assessment of Substance Abuse Treatment Needs for Children, Adolescents and Adults With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders Early Periodic Diagnostic Testing Program or A Program Review of Health Tracks Services for Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders Assessment of Services for Children and Adults With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders in Social Services Systems Community Based Assessment of Services for Children and Adults With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders A Tool for the Corrections System: Assessment of Services and Service Needs For Children, Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects Out to children with Fas/Fae A Handbook for Teachers, Counselors, and Parents Who Live and Work with children Affected by fetal alcohol syndrome by Diane http://www.our-kids.org/Books/fas.htm
Extractions: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome : A Guide for Families and Communities by Ann Pytkowicz Streissguth; Paul H Brookes Pub Co., 1997. Broken Cord by Michael Dorris, Louise Erdrich; HarperCollins, 1997. Michael Dorris' story of his adopted son Adam, born with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), explores the enormous scope of the disease and parallels one father's endless battle to overcome the problem. Recognizing and Managing Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects : A Guidebook by Brenda McCreight; Child Welfare League of America,1997. Fantastic Antone Succeeds! : Experiences in Educating Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome by Judith Kleinfeld, Siobhan Wescott; Universoty of Alaska Press, 1993. Stemming from a conference on educating children with FAS held in Fairbanks,Alaska, in 1991, these articles provide families, teachers, and parents with practical advice, and personal stories. Three themes emerge: negative stereotypes of FAS are misleading; early intervention and care make a big difference; and educational strategies are being developed. The Challenge of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome : Overcoming Secondary Disabilities by Ann Pytkowicz Streissguth (Editor), Jonathan Kanter (Editor); Univ of Washington Press, 1997. Children of prenatal alcohol ; Development; Services for; Fetal alcohol syndrome; Complications; Pregnancy.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome It would seem that trying to teach you subjects children with the lowest IQs tend to have a spectrum of other symptoms associated with fetal alcohol syndrome. http://www.addictionnetwork.co.uk/FAS.htm
Extractions: And all for the price of a drink. A sobering thought if youre expecting a baby. Of course, youd never swap your babys bottle for a gin bottle. But if you drink during pregnancy, thats exactly what youre doing. From spirits to alcopops, whatever you drink, your child drinks. So when youre tipsy, your babys drunk. And when youre hung over, your baby could have brain damage. These problems are known as Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. At present 1 in every 1000 babies suffers. The problem is that so few mothers and fathers know this because of the lack of information thats available. If you drink when youre pregnant, so does your baby.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - THE NEUROLOGICAL CENTER and professionals who live, care, and teach children with prenatal Activating Intervention Touchpoints for individuals with fetal alcohol syndrome, 930am 4 http://www.tcfn.org/neurocenter/support_groups/fas.html
Extractions: WHAT: Provide current knowledge about FAS/FAE resources. WHO: The group is for parents and professionals who live, care, and teach children with prenatal fetal alcohol exposure. CONFERENCE: (for Educators) Activating Intervention Touchpoints for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, 9:30am - 4:30pm, Saturday, May 8, 1998, Doris Roberts Gallery, Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate, Richland, WA WHAT IS FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS)? The FAS diagnosis is based on the following three characteristics and a history of maternal alcohol abuse: growth deficiencies unusual facial features: Central nervous system effects WHAT IS THE FETAL ALCOHOL EFFECT (FEA)? Two of the three FAS characteristics are present along with a history of maternal drinking during pregnancy. The cluster of physical characteristics of FAS are absent. Intelligence
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME their need and is able to teach specific to experience the greatest number of children afflicted with fetal alcohol syndrome is the only birth defect that is http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/alcohol/fetal_alcl.htm
Extractions: Perhaps the most tragic problem associated with alcohol abuse is its effect on the fetus. Since alcohol passes through the placenta, even small amounts of alcohol can result in birth defects including hearing loss, vision deficits, neurological impairment, cardiac abnormalities, and skeletal system malformations. The physical and neurological damage resulting to the fetus from heavy maternal drinking is known as fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). FAS is the leading known cause of mental retardation in the United States. All races and ethnic groups are at risk. The physical and mental effects of the condition are irreversible. It is believed that the learning disabilities of many children result from maternal alcohol consumption. Infants born with FAS may be misdiagnosed. Criteria have been developed to help professionals correctly identify these children, including: in area between nose and upper lip Growth deficits Central nervous system problems Cardiac abnormalities Skeletal abnormalities A large number of children may possess some, but not all, of the above conditions. These children are said to have fetal alcohol effects. Although this condition may not be as severe as FAS, it is still problematic.
Fetal Alcohol Prevention Resource Catalog V60001. teaching interventions/approaches for children affected by What is FAS? (1989). V594-01. Describes the characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome. http://www.health.state.mn.us/fas/catalog/
Extractions: dqmcodebase = "http://www.health.state.mn.us/script/" Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Prevention FAS Home Services for Women Provider Professional Practice Community Awareness ... - Resource Guide Related Sites Minnesota Birth Defects Information System Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs (MCSHN) Children's Environmental Health Printer-Friendly Version (Complete PDF version of the catalog) New Resource Guide Women and Substance Use in the Childbearing YearsPrevention Primer
