Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Presentation by Teighan Kyle and Claire Hurley.

What is FAS Neurodevelopment disorder that effects: Corpus Callosum: transfers from left to right side of the brain Hippocampus: Memory Cerebellum: coordination and movement Basal ganglia: ability to switch from mood to mood and behaviour Frontal lobe: impulse and judgment

Signs and characteristics

Different types FAS: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome FAE: Fetal Alcohol Effects or partial FAS ARND: Alcohol related neurodevelopment disorder ARBD: Alcohol Related Birth Defects

Impact on child Poor impulse control Difficulty focusing Poor memory and information processing Forget new tasks quickly Inappropriate sexual behaviour Trouble seeing other peoples perspectives Emotional immaturity

Impacts on parents Close supervision at all times Behaviour problems Attachment issues Alcohol abuse Judgement from others Strict routines Use same language at all times

Impacts on learning Input of information Integration of processing and interpreting content Memory Trouble forming sequences Retaining information Gross and fine motor skill issues

Stats FAS can be seen in any socioeconomic status Is the leading mental defect disorder South Africa 40 out of 1000 children are born with FAS France and Germany 1 in 330, Sweden 1 in 600 USA 1 in a 1000 Australia 0.18 in 1000, however aboriginal communities have 1 in 170

The practical implications The four steps Collect information Make a plan Evaluate the plan Make a referral

Strategies and adaptations for teachers in the classroom Environment Lay out Teacher Inclusion Small lesson sections Practical involvement Routine Adapt to whole school

Behaviour strategies as a whole Limits and rules Pre established consequences Non varying rules and expectations ILP’s Extrinsic rewards Praise Positive reinforcement Parent/teacher communication

Issues raised Whole school awareness of Alcohol use Having support for transition from class to class Whole school meetings regarding management Buddy systems Uncluttered, structured classrooms with clear rules

Children with FAS Pictured right is the brain of a child with FAS at 6 weeks of age.