Living with an FASD Means Living with Brain Differences
When the frontal lobe of the brain is impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure, it may cause difficulty understanding broad concepts and relationships.
Abstract Reasoning
Difficulty understanding broad concepts and relationships
Generalization
Difficulty applying a learned concept or task in other settings
Processing Info
May need more time to process and respond to information
Sensory Processing
May have an over or under sensitivity to sound, touch, sight, taste and smell
Executive Functioning
May require extra support to plan and follow through on tasks with multiple steps
Emotional Regulation
May have challenges controlling emotions and impulses; prone to big reactions
Attention
May be easily distracted, especially when overstimulated or tired
Social Skills
May not understand the complexities within relationships and may not recognize social cues or boundaries
More Resources on Living with FASD
What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are a range of disorders that can occur when an embryo is exposed to alcohol.
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Alcohol causes FASD
If you’ve heard otherwise, you’ve heard wrong. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy, even in moderation, can lead to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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We support you
We support all impacted by an FASD, before, during, and well beyond the pregnancy. Let us help you.
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