fetal alcohol spectrum disorder by:nicoleta kourouniotis collaboration and consultation
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
By:Nicoleta Kourouniotis
Collaboration and Consultation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG9EWzwi6J4
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Definitions
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD-occurs in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy.
• Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE)- caused by mother drinking during pregnancy
• Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)-linked to mental retardation and results from the mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy
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Facts
• All alcohol beverages are harmful, binge drinking especially and there is no proven amount of alcohol use that is safe during pregnancy.
• FASD is 100% preventable
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2 Populations
• Mild Intellectual Disability- associated with environmental factors such as lower socioeconomic status and neglected or abusive parenting.
• Intellectual Disability- typically linked to biological origin.
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Characteristics
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Neurological Damage• Attention deficits • Memory deficits • Hyperactivity • Difficulty with abstract concepts • Inability to manage money • Poor problem solving skills • Difficulty learning from consequences • Immature social behavior • Inappropriately friendly to strangers • Lack of control over emotions • Poor impulse control • Poor judgment
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Statistics
• 30-35% of women drink alcohol on a regular basis during pregnancy.
• In the United States there is an estimated range between 0.5 and 2 per 1000 children being born with FASD.
• Africa has been identified as having the world’s largest rate of FAS.
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Recommendations by Parents and Professionals1. Conducting small group learning activities
instead of large group activities
2. Breaking large tasks into smaller tasks
3. Providing fluctuations in the individuals learning pace
4.Using visual aids to assist the individual
5.Repeating Information
6.Providing simple instruction
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Recommendations by Parents and Professionals Cont. 7. Emphasizing communication skills within
the classroom
8. Correcting the child’s misbehavior clearly and immediately
9. Allowing the student opportunity to get up and move around the classroom