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…
Recognizing a Seizure There are many kinds of seizures, some more common than others. Some are still being classified. What can make labeling difficult is that symptoms may be subtle…
Challenges to the teacher arise from the sudden, unexpected, and the occasionally dangerous nature of a seizure. In the previous section, advice was offered on “What To Do” for each…
Generally, no variation in a standard approach to instruction is required for someone with a seizure disorder. Many people with a seizure disorder are so well controlled by medication, they…
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org Seizure First Aid http://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/about-epilepsy/seizure-first-aid/ The National Epilepsy Foundation Find a local affiliate at the above website address. There are helpful resources for knowledge about seizure…
Federal and State Laws and Statutes The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 12102 defines the term "disability", with respect to an individual as (A) a physical or mental impairment…
