FASD Flashcards
(21 cards)
Fetal alcohol exposure can cause 4 types of impairments.
Physical Appearance
Cognitive & Neurological Impairments
Behavioural Disturbances
What % of persons with FASD have ID?
40-50
Children lacking the facial features of FAS may be diagnosed as:
FAeffects or
pFAS (partial)
Children who only have neurodevelopmental abnormalities may be diagnosed as:
ARND
Alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder
A term for all anomalies that are attributable to prenatal exposure to alcohol is:
ARBD
Alcohol related birth defects
Diagnostic Criteria for FAS (4)
Growth Retardation
Facial Features
Neurodevelopmental Challenges
Hx of maternal alcohol use
Memory deficits are prominent in FASD and may exist at the level of the:
Sensory Register
Persons with FASD have problems in the 3 areas RT memory
Storage
Retrieval
Spatial Memory deficit
4 Consequences of FASD experienced by children (4 all RT hyper)
Impulsivity
Hyperactivity
Distractibility
Difficulty Sustaining Attention
5 Facial Features of FASD
Short palpebral fissures Indistinct philtrum Micrognathia Flat Midface Thin upper lip
In typical Simpsonian loveliness we should remember that each person with FASD is:
Like all others with FASD
Like some others with FASD
Like no others with FASD
In children with FASD there is a need for (2)
Structure
Predictability
T/F Children with FASD deal well with changes in their environments/routines.
FALSE - Difficulty adapting to change
The use of ________ proves beneficial in working with children/families with FASD
Charts/Schedules
Because transition points are often difficult, children can be…
Prepared in advanced and given a signal indicating transition
3 Ways to help manage impulsiveness
- Cues and reminders
- Recognizing physical sensations of impulse
- Teaching self-talk to self-intervene
Distractibility & hyperactivity may be helped by: (5 -RHSQQ)
Removing sensory 'time bombs' (stimuli) Short directions/instructions Highlighting area of desired learning Quiet periods/active periods alternate Quiet place for overwhelming times
In working with children with FASD we should build learning around…
Their interests
A general approach to teaching social skills (3)
Model Expected Behaviour
Ask child to Practice Behaviour
Provide reinforcement/encouragement
Social skills important to learn are:
How to negotiate for what you want How to accept criticism How to show someone you like them How to get attention in positive way How to handle frustration/disappointment/fear How to ignore a pest
T/F We should allow children with FASD to make mistakes in order to learn from them.
TRUE
