We have created some downloadable flyers which can be printed and given to the relevant people to help educate, support and upskill them around FASD.
Our single-sided flyer with up-to-date facts and mythbusters about FASD is perfect to print out for noticeboards, or sending to friends, family members, educators and other professionals.
Communication Strategies for FASDThe KiSSSSSS for communication is a double-page flyer that details helpful strategies for anyone who needs to effectively communicate with people who have FASD.
For CaregiversOur one-page 'I am a Caregiver' flyer details the requirements of a tamariki / rangatahi and adult with FASD, with some of the challenges and strategies in your role as their caregiver.
LORRRRSSSS (LORS) not LAWS is a double-sided pānui for educators with a handy mnemonic. It covers the basics when setting up a positive environment at school or kura for ākonga with FASD. As we know, neurotypical laws don't tend to work that well for neurodivergent students, and everyone in the class does better when the way their brains work is understood and their needs are met. The letters stand for: Learning modalities, Observation, Relationship, Repetition, Role models, Routine, Self-esteem, Sensory overload, Strengths, Supervision & scaffolding
Each of these topics has an expanded explanation on the back of the flyer.
Hey Teacher!
Our double-sided flyer for educators can be used by educators as a first-response resource for a quick reminder of strategy when dealing with ākonga with FASD.
'I am' pānui – this is one-page info sheet about your student which is filled in by whānau and given to you. It's helpful for kaiako to have individualised info that they can keep on file to refer to, which gives tips about a child's specific strengths, challenges and tips on strategies that work for that individual – because the people who know your student best are their parents or caregivers!
It's an interactive Word document that whānau can type straight into. We've also included an example sheet that's already filled in.
Download the sample file here and the blank document for caregivers to fill in here.
• This one-page flyer is helpful for any support staff and has 11 informative strategies on specific challenges for those with FASD around memory and organisation, focus and attention, impulsivity and inhibitions and emotional regulation.
For Justice Workers and PoliceThis double-sided flyer gives some basic introductory information about FASD to police and justice workers.
For EmployersFASD-CAN's double-sided pānui for employers of people with FASD is intended to be used as a strategy reminder for supporting their employees
• Nine Neurodevelopmental Domains – this one-page info sheet shows the neurodevelopmental domains that are assessed during an FASD diagnosis. This comes from the 2024 FASD Diagnostic Guidelines for Aotearoa.
