FASD Basics

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  Introduction

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  Welcome to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Module!

  
  

  Through this Module you will gain a better understanding of the core characteristic of FASD and issues commonly faced by families with children with FASD.

  
  

  FASD is a diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. FASD is a lifelong disability and the most common neuro-developmental disability in North America. It directly impacts at least 4% of people and their families and occurs in all segments of society. FASD is a lifetime disability with no cure, but outcomes for people with FASD can be positively influenced with informed services and supports.

  
  

  
  

  

  Let's get started. Click on the "Read This First - Some Important Information" section below to start this module.

  
  
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  Module Content
  • Select activity Read This First - Some Important Information

    

    Read This First - Some Important Information Page
  • Select activity Learning Objectives

    

    Learning Objectives Page
  • Select activity A Caregiver's Journey (video)

    

    A Caregiver's Journey (video) Page
  • Select activity Defining FASD (video)

    

    Defining FASD (video) Page
  • Select activity Championing FASD (video)

    

    Championing FASD (video) Page
  • Select activity Facts Sheets (printable PDF)

    

    Facts Sheets (printable PDF) Page
  • Select activity Additional Resources

    

    Additional Resources Page
  • Select activity FASD Media Guide (printable PDF)

    

    FASD Media Guide (printable PDF) Page
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  Quiz and Feedback
  • Select activity FASD Quiz

    

    FASD Quiz
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  • Select activity Sponsorship Acknowledgement

    

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