HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure tend to show increased behaviour problems compared to their peers, including sexually inappropriate behaviours. These behaviours
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KnowFASD: Sensory Difficulties
HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Children with FASD may have problems processing sensory information. A child might be overly stimulated by their environment (hypersensitive) or
KnowFASD: Mental Health Problems
HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Individuals with FASD tend to have more mental health issues than the general population. Researchers have found that as
KnowFASD: Caregiver Burnout
WHY DOES IT HAPPEN? Caregiver burnout is a state of stress and fatigue resulting from caring for an individual, or individuals, for an extended period
KnowFASD: Academic Difficulties
HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Many individuals with FASD experience academic difficulties, which may reflect underlying difficulties or lack of exposure to consistent schooling.
KnowFASD: Information Processing
HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Information processing has been found to be slower in individuals with FASD. School aged children with FASD may have