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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
ESTABLISHING DEEP ROOTS IN THE LIVES FOR WHICH WE CARE
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a wide range of disabilities which may have been caused by the birth mother drinking alcohol while pregnant. There is no cure for FASD and this may impact the individual throughout their life. During the years of 2015-2016 “one in every one hundred Canadians, which is more than 380,000 people are currently living with this disability” (CanFASD, 2015-2016, pg.5) Commonly, children are born with FASD when the mother does not know that she is pregnant. 80% of children born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder are not raised by their biological parents. A person with FASD is 67% more likely to be a victim of sexual/physical abuse or domestic violence.
Some supports that people with FASD should have are:
Having a role model, to show the difference from right and wrong
Finding ways to help reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and teaching self-regulation strategies.
Working in a structured and adapted environment.
Having a schedule for each activity they're doing during the day.
Being able to play with fidget toys.
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