Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Hi Heart to Heart Family,
Many parents ask questions about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Here is some helpful. If you have additional concerns, please reach out to your therapist.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or FASD, include a range of disabilities (including physical, mental, behavioral and/or learning disabilities) caused when a fetus is exposed to alcohol. Due to possible lifelong implications, it is important to identify, treat, and be educated on how brain impairments due to FASD impact the individual.
https://www.proofalliance.org/
If you suspect your child has FASD, the U of M Adoption Center is available.
Adoption Medicine Clinic | Medical School (umn.edu)
Some parents also find the book Trying Differently rather than Harder helpful -- see free webinar below.
https://www.fasd-can.org.nz/
Committed to children and families,
Dr. Kathleen
