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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.
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Abstract Reasoning
Difficulty understanding broad concepts and relationships
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Generalization
Difficulty applying a learned concept or task in other settings
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Processing Info
May need more time to process and respond to information
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Sensory Processing
May have an over or under sensitivity to sound, touch, sight, taste and smell
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Executive Functioning
May require extra support to plan and follow through on tasks with multiple steps
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Emotional Regulation
May have challenges controlling emotions and impulses; prone to big reactions
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Attention
May be easily distracted, especially when overstimulated or tired
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Social Skills
May not understand the complexities within relationships and may not recognize social cues or boundaries