Fetal Alcohol Syndrome teaching the child to distinguish family and friends from strangers can Performance of American Indian children with fetal alcohol syndrome on the test http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/II/ii02-01.htm
Extractions: Reference No. II02-01 Parent handout: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: What you should know about drinking during pregnancy Index of position statements from the First Nations and Inuit Health Committee The Canadian Paediatric Society gives permission to print single copies of this document from our website. Go to our alphabetical list of statements to see which of our position statements are available as pdf files. For permission to reprint or reproduce multiple copies, please submit a detailed request to info@cps.ca Contents Alcohol is a physical and behavioural teratogen. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a common yet under-recognized condition resulting from maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. While preventable, FAS is also disabling. Although FAS is found in all socioeconomic groups in Canada, it has been observed at high prevalence in select First Nations and Inuit communities in Canada. This statement addresses FAS prevention, diagnosis, early identification and management for health care professionals.
Special Child: Disorder Zone Archives - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome fetal alcohol syndrome Poster Child Breeyona London. fetal alcohol syndrome There have been several teaching recommendations for children with FAS. http://www.specialchild.com/archives/dz-011.html
Extractions: Matthew Miller Introduction Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a disorder characterized by mental and physical birth defects as a result of a woman drinking alcohol when she is pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE) has the same symptoms of FAS, however, the typical physical characteristics seen in children with FAS are often absent in children with FAE, and other symptoms associated with the syndrome sometimes appear in a less severe form. It is estimated that FAS is the leading known cause of mental retardation, with an occurrence rate of 1 in 750 live births. It is estimated that 5,000 infants are born each year with FAS and 50,000 with FAE. Approximately 30 to 40 percent of all women who drink heavily during pregnancy will have a baby with FAS. It is found in all races and socioeconomic backgrounds. The effects of a woman drinking alcohol when she is pregnant differ throughout the stages of the pregnancy. Early exposure presents the greatest risk for serious physical defects. In the first trimester, alcohol can affect the way the cells are growing, altering tissue growth in the fetus. The alcohol also diminishes the number of cells growing in the brain, causing the brain to be smaller. In the second trimester, miscarriage is the biggest risk when a woman is consuming alcohol. Finally, in the third trimester, the fetus has increased chances of neurological and growth deficiencies when exposed to alcohol.
Resources For Educators Dealing With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome School of Hope teaching kids with fetal alcohol syndrome, CBC News, June 13, 2002 Lots of resources for homeschooling children with special needs, http://depts.washington.edu/fadu/Educators.html
Extractions: Resources Links Discuss Submit ... Illness, Diseases, Disabilities... BC Ministry of Education: Teaching Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects A fifty page resource guide for teachers that covers the following topics: What are FAS and FAE?, Characteristics of Students with FAS/E, Preparing To Teach Students with FAS/E, Understanding the Needs of the Student with FAS/E, and Developing an Individual Education Plan. The Arc's Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Resource and Materials Guide Medical Overview Materials, FAS Overview Materials, Prevention Campaign Materials, Families With FAS Child, Instructional Materials, and other resources. FAS Community Resource Center Fact Sheet, What is FAS?, Timelines for FAS and FAE, Family Support Group, Report to Congress, Video of a Young Man With FAS, Real Stories, Discipline, Photos, and much more. Fetal Alcohol Effected Student Checklist For Educational Programming A checklist helps teachers recognize symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Effect. The page also offers hints for instructors and schools to deal with kids who might have the condition. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Facts about FAS/FAE, Treatment of Children with FAS/FAE, Educating Children with FAS/FAE, Parenting Children with FAS/FAE, and More info. on FAS/FAE.
Extractions: Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Program The Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Program at the University of Calgary offers a post-diploma program (Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation [BCR]) to students working in the field of rehabilitation who want to complete a degree. The degree is available to students in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan through small groups of students identified as Community of Learners (COL). These students can access the program through a variety of means, including distance education. One area of required study is in the area of health as it relates to disability. The COL has identified a particular interest in the study of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Many students felt that they had encountered disabled adults in their practice who indeed had many of the characteristics of FAS, but had never been formally diagnosed. It was decided that it would be beneficial to offer a course in this area to provide professional training and promote awareness of FAS among community rehabilitation professionals. COL students identified a need to receive training in the many complex issues related to FAS, an entirely preventable disability. Why should students in the field of disability studies do a course in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? FAS is an emerging field of study. Professionals in the field of rehabilitation and social work are increasingly aware of the complexity of social, physical,behavioural and emotional issues for those affected by FAS.
Gene Hester Video Library This video highlights the cause and affects of fetal alcohol syndrome. STUDENTS LIKE ME teaching children with fetal ALCHOL syndrome http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/sqa/training/video/womenfasvid.htm
Extractions: Video Library Printer Friendly Version General Information Subscriber Information Video Return Policy ... Training Pages Code used to denote intended audiences: A - Adult, College HS - High School K-6 - Kindergarten through sixth grade HC - Addictions and Health Care professionals Fourth through sixth grade CJ - Criminal Justice Professionals JH - Junior High School T - Teacher FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS: AN OVERVIEW HS, A National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome This video highlights the cause and affects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Specific emphasis is placed on the risk of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and the characteristics/deficits associated with children diagnosed with FAS. The message is that FAS is disabling, permanent and completely preventable. FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
School Of Hope teaching kids with fetal alcohol syndrome Reporter Jennifer Rattray AirdateJune 13, 2002. In Canada, about 65000 children have fetal alcohol syndrome, http://www.come-over.to/FAS/schoolofhope.htm
Extractions: Airdate: June 13, 2002 In Canada, about 65,000 children have fetal alcohol syndrome, a condition triggered when their mothers drink alcohol during pregnancy. It affects a child's mind and body. It makes learning incredibly difficult. Children who have it often struggle through the school system and fall through the cracks. But not at one school in Winnipeg. For these children it's a school of hope. Eleven-year-old Jesse Laporte has fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), but Jesse is thriving at school because he goes to Winnipeg's David Livingstone School. The public elementary school has two special classrooms for 16 children with fetal alcohol syndrome. Eight years ago, the stereotype about kids and FAS was challenged by four women there. Leading the way was Angeline Ramkissoon, the school's principal. "We had a group of kids coming into our school system who are fetal alcohol syndrome and we knew absolutely nothing about fetal alcohol," she says. "We were overwhelmed because, like everything else, you're afraid of the unknown. And when you don't know much about it, well the best thing to do is to find out about it." "These kids are so sensitive to sight and sounds that they
Extractions: (http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR6-2/morrissette.html) Abstract This paper discusses the experiences of foster/adoptive parents who raise children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the instrumental role family counselors can play regarding child management issues, intimate relationships, larger system collaboration, and research. For the actual study, six parents participated in individual, in-depth tape-recorded interviews. Each interview was transcribed, thematically analyzed, and revealed seven predominant themes including (a) constant vigil, (b) effects on marriages, (c) child management, (d) parental issues, (e) interactions with professional community, (f) emancipation concerns, and (g) medical implications. The ways in which family counselors can intervene are reviewed and include the role of clinician, facilitator, and researcher/educator. . Introduction Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) has been identified as the leading cause of mental retardation and is 100% preventable (Malbin
FAS Resource List Experiences in Educating children with fetal alcohol syndrome teaching Studentswith fetal alcohol syndrome/Effects A Resource Guide for Teachers http://www.thearc.org/faslist.html
Extractions: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Resource Guide Public education can be considered the cornerstoneof all FAS prevention efforts.* * From Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide for Families and Communities by Ann Streissguth. Introduction This resource guide was written for parents, families and educators who are involved in caring for, living with and educating individuals with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). The ability to access current and accurate information about FAS is critical in becoming a source of help and hope for children and adults living with FAS. The goal of this resource guide is to encourage you to learn more about FAS, including what causes it, how to prevent it, and how FAS impacts the everyday lives of people. Print copies are available for $4.66 from The Arcs Publications Desk (see below). Chapters of The Arc receive an automatic 20 percent discount. Have your chapter number ready when placing on order and ask for Item #20-13. The Arcs Publications Desk
UAF Newsroom: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Research Innovative educational strategies for teaching children with alcoholrelated Experiences in Educating children with fetal alcohol syndrome, published by http://www.uaf.edu/news/story/research/fas.html
Extractions: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome research Innovative educational strategies for teaching children with alcohol-related birth defects continue to be developed at UAF under the direction of psychology Professor Judith Kleinfeld . These strategies show that educating children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can be effective. Many are doing well at school and home, and some have even entered college. Strategies for treating FAS kids are outlined in the book Fantastic Antone Succeeds! Experiences in Educating Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome , published by the University of Alaska Press and edited by Judith Kleinfeld along with Siobhan Wescott. See the Experts Guide section on Education for experts on related topics. Photo/Video Policy Contact newsroom@uaf.edu for more information. University Relations Last modified September 27, 2004 by University Relations Web Developer
Caring For Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) describes a range of physical and mental Be concrete when teaching a new skill or behaviour show the child what you mean, http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/rs070_en.htm
Extractions: Canadian Child Care Federation Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) describes a range of physical and mental problems caused by a woman drinking alcohol while she is pregnant. FAS can be prevented - so the safest choice for a pregnant mother is not to drink any alcohol. Health Canada estimates that, in this country alone, one child is born with FAS every day. The rate in some Aboriginal communities may be significantly higher. When caring for a child with FAS, it may be difficult for you to move beyond feelings of remorse or resentment that the condition could have been prevented. However, it's important to focus on what you can do now to help the child. Some children with FAS may show little or no physical effects at all, and may be identified as having Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) B also known as Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). FASD is not a milder form of FAS. While children born with FASD usually do not show the effects of the alcohol damage on their faces, the internal damage to the brain can be just the same and just as serious. How does FAS affect children?
Extractions: November 16, 2001 As compared to advances made by other groups in society that were traditionally subject to discrimination and did not achieve equality, children with special needs have fared very badly. One would think that the most vulnerable and dependent members of Canadian society would have achieved the greatest progress. In fact, the reverse is the case. A 1999 report by the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children titled "The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: How Does Canada Measure Up?" researched six areas related to Convention Articles. The report notes seven areas in which children's rights are being systemically violated in Canada and 26 situations where action is required before Canada's compliance with the Convention can be met in the Articles examined. The report states and I quote: In this study, Aboriginal children, children with disabilities, abused and neglected children and refugee children were found to be particularly at risk.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Booklist Recognizing and Managing children with fetal alcohol syndrome Effects. teaching the Tiger a Handbook for Individuals Involved in the Education of http://www.parentbooks.ca/fetal_alcohol_syndrome.html
Extractions: To return to main page at any time, click on our logo. All of our booklists are available in PDF format for easier printing. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, click here: Main Booklist PDF Version Featured Books Message in a Bottle: the Making of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Janet Golden, $33.95 "A generation has passed since a physician first noticed that women who drank heavily while pregnant gave birth to underweight infants with disturbing tell-tale characteristics. Women whose own mothers enjoyed martinis while pregnant now lost sleep over a bowl of rum raisin ice cream. In Message in a Bottle , Janet Golden charts the course of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) through the courts, media, medical establishment, and public imagination Golden argues that the reaction to FAS was shaped by the struggle over women's relatively new abortion rights and the escalating media frenzy over "crack" babies. It was increasingly used as evidence of the moral decay found within marginalized communities - from inner-city neighborhoods to Indian reservations. With each reframing, FAS became a currency traded by politicians and political commentators, lawyers, public health professionals, and advocates for underrepresented minorities, each pursuing separate aims."
Fetal Alcohol Prevention Resource Catalog teaching interventions/approaches for children affected by substance abuse, Includes interviews with mothers of children with fetal alcohol syndrome. http://www.health.state.mn.us/fas/catalog/
Extractions: dqmcodebase = "http://www.health.state.mn.us/script/" Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Prevention FAS Home Services for Women Provider Professional Practice Community Awareness ... Resource Guide Related Sites Minnesota Birth Defects Information System Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs (MCSHN) Children's Environmental Health Printer-Friendly Version (Complete PDF version of the catalog) New Resource Guide Women and Substance Use in the Childbearing YearsPrevention Primer
Extractions: When teaching young children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), teachers should remember that FAS manifests itself in different ways. According to Claire Coles, a professor of psychiatry at the Emory University School of Medicine, some children struggle with visual-spatial skills, some with motor coordination, and some with self-regulation. They may be withdrawn, or they may be very friendly and talkative. This wide range of symptoms coupled with the fact that children are often not diagnosed until elementary school makes FAS a challenge for early childhood educators in the classroom. Teachers should be sure to give children with FAS clear instructions and use multimodal approaches to instruction, says Dr. Coles. Using physical objects, such as manipulatives, is recommended in particular. Since children with FAS may have mild developmental delays or a borderline IQ (but don't usually meet the criteria for mental retardation), Dr. Coles recommends that teachers give children multiple cues to help them retrieve information and complete activities. Children with FAS generally need a lot of structure. Because many children with FAS struggle with performance-related activities, such as those involving fine motor or visual-spatial skills like puzzles and playing with small objects, teachers may need to supply extra help to encourage the children to use and develop those skills. Children with FAS may also struggle with memory; however, their verbal skills are usually not affected.
Canku Ota - Mar. 24, 2001 - Teaching About FAS a Fox, a Bear and a Puffin Teach Parents About fetal alcohol syndrome? children with fetal alcohol syndrome or related conditions exhibit a number http://www.turtletrack.org/Issues01/Co03242001/CO_03242001_FAS.htm
Extractions: Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America March 24, 2001 - Issue 32 How Can Raccoon Twins, a Fox, a Bear and a Puffin Teach Parents About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? by PR Newswire QUESTION: Is it possible for a pair of raccoons, a fox, a bear and a puffin to make life more manageable for children and adults suffering from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? ANSWER: Yes, it definitely is possible when these wild creatures are brought to life through the stories and word pictures of a Native American storyteller in an award-winning new video series developed especially to help families who care for children and adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Related Conditions. A partnership of Washington state agencies, health-care experts and traditional Northwest tribal storytellers has produced a collection of stories, health tips, and practical knowledge that will help parents and foster parents learn about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and gain a deeper understanding of how it affects their children. Produced by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), "Journey Through The Healing Circle" is now available to parents, schools, and other social service agencies as a series of videotapes, video CD's and professionally illustrated workbooks. The project was to be premiered at a special luncheon at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Seattle, on
Bioethics Notebook Page The teacher needs to know how children with fetal alcohol syndrome are educated,how big a problem fetal alcohol syndrome is, what is the cost of teaching http://www.accessexcellence.org/LC/TE/BE/STAKE4.HTML
Extractions: "This is a school, I'm an educator, I'm supposed to educate. There's no education going on here. We've got our hands full just keeping order. Society hands over its children. All its children. We get kids with emotional problems, family problems, medical problems, drug problems. We're supposed to heal them and teach them. We try, but these kids don't need teachers. They need doctors, social workers, and psychologists. The result is nobody's getting an education here. Nobody." Beneficence is doing good for others. There are several different kinds of beneficence. Individual beneficence is doing good deeds for individualssomeone you know or a stranger. Kinship beneficence is doing good deeds for relatives members of the immediate family, the extended family, or social organizations like tribes, clans, or races. Social beneficence is doing good deeds for society as a whole.
Ideal Lives Advocacy & Inclusion Center - Resources 8 Magic Keys to Intervention for children with FAS (11 hits) While there is no teaching Students with fetal alcohol syndrome (10 hits) - Created for http://www.ideallives.com/resources.php?a=lc&lid=123
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome teaching Students with fetal alcohol syndrome/Effects A Resource Guide for Teachers Internet Resources for Special children fetal alcohol syndrome http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/print.cgi/Resources/Specific_Populations/Disabilit
