HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Developmental Considerations Children with FASD often show difficulty focusing, maintaining, organizing, and shifting their attention. Some researchers have shown
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KnowFASD: Negative Behaviours
Negative Behaviours HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Children with FASD often struggle with behavioural expectations more than typically developing children. These behavioural issues
KnowFASD: Feeding Problems
HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Developmental Considerations Typically developing babies will usually have developed the skills needed for breast feeding by 6 weeks of
KnowFASD: Executive Function
WHAT IS EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING? Executive functioning is an umbrella term used to describe many cognitive skills involved in goal oriented behaviour. It includes mental processes
KnowFASD: Feelings and Emotions
HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Individuals with FASD may struggle to manage with their own emotions and understanding how their emotions are affecting them,
KnowFASD: Impulsivity and Risky Behaviour
HOW DOES FASD AFFECT THIS AREA? Individuals with FASD tend to show high rates of impulsivity and risky behaviour. Impulsivity becomes a concern in young