Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

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…

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…