ThinkSelf, Minnesota's Deaf Adult Basic Education Program 2375 University Avenue West, Suite 110 St. Paul, MN 55114 Education Manager (612) 405-4472 Voice/Videophone (651) 964-2052 Fax: (651) 256-1053 http://thinkself.org/ Application for…
The key feature of an FASD diagnosis is not the presence or absence of facial features, but rather central nervous system (CNS) damage. Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause permanent…
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), diagnosis of an intellectual developmental disorder includes intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits with onset during the developmental period of…
Once an individual has been identified as having an intellectual developmental disorder, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed in the K-12 school system. The individual is eligible for services…
Community Education Programs Links to Community Education Programs by county: https://mn-mcea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Adults-with-Disabilities-CE-Programs-in-MN.pdf Access Project Assists adults with disabilities participate in community education through St. Paul School District #197. Three locations. (651)…
Community Education Programs Links to Community Education Programs by county:https://mn-mcea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Adults-with-Disabilities-CE-Programs-in-MN.pdf Brainerd Public Schools Community Education Insight for Adults with Disabilities (218) 454-6924 https://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/adult/insight/ Hastings Community Education Adults with Disabilities Club…
Sensory and Motor Deficits Students with an FASD may: Have difficulty habituating Have trouble adapting to change; having to move to a different classroom environment every hour or having a…
In order to be successful at school, adults with an FASD will need: An advocate for trust, availability, concern and action Gentle guidance: understanding what is expected of them and…
I write this section as an ABE teacher and parent of a young woman diagnosed with FASD at age 14 years. Since many aspects of parenting are like teaching, I hope that our…
Proof Alliance Formerly known as MOFAS: Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Their mission is to prevent prenatal alcohol exposure and to improve the quality of life for people living…