This practical education resource is designed to support school leaders, teachers, Aboriginal educators and the broader school community to recognise, understand and work effectively with students living with FASD in schools.
Jane Weston & Sue Thomas
Please note that the definition of FASD in Canada and Alberta is different from the one presented in this resource. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. FASD is a lifelong disability. Individuals with FASD will experience some degree of challenges in their daily living, and need support with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication, emotional regulation, and social skills to reach their full potential. Each individual with FASD is unique and has areas of both strengths and challenges.
This practical education resource is designed to support schools, educators and community members to recognise, understand and work effectively in schools with students with FASD and complex trauma.
Jane Weston & Sue Thomas