Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth defects and problems with the baby’s growth and development. Babies exposed to alcohol in the womb can develop fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
Children with FAS can have:
Students with FAS may:
Students with fetal alcohol syndrome do best in a structured environment with a consistent daily routine. You can help your students by:
Finding the best strategy for students with FAS may take time. Assessing students' unique strengths, praising them for their efforts, and providing a supportive environment can go a long way toward helping kids and teens with fetal alcohol syndrome do their best in school.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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