This important recent study on FASD in educational settings should be read by all educators. We are grateful to FASD United to be able to share it with a New Zealand audience.
Click here or on the pic below to see an infographic of the results of the study.
Background to the study
Students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) often have challenging school experiences.1
There are unique experiences associated with having FASD, such as difficulties with memory, executive functioning, and emotional regulation.2
There are also significant impacts from stigma, misunderstanding, and lack of appropriate interventions and support in the educational setting.3
To quantify these challenges, the FASD and Special Education Survey focused on educational experiences for students with FASDs.
The survey was active from March 2023 to February 2024.
A total of 684 caregivers, professionals, and self-advocates from 43 states responded, sharing strengths, barriers, and recommendations.
References
[1] Lees, B., Riches, J., Mewton, L., Elliott, E. J., Allsop, S., Newton, N., Thomas, S., Rice, L. J., Nepal, S., Teesson, M., & Stapinski, L. A. (2022). Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder resources for educators: A scoping review. Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals, 33(3), 797–809.
[2] Felgueras, N., López-Díaz, J. M., & Garrote, I. (2024). Effects of Developmental Timing on Cognitive and Behavioral Profiles in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Considerations for Education. Behavioral Sciences (2076-328X), 14(6), 431. https://doi-org.ezproxy.co.carver.mn.us/10.3390/bs14060431
[3] Cleversey, K., Brown, J., & Kapasi, A. (2017). Educating Adolescents with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Caregiver Support Needs. Journal of Child & Family Studies, 26(10), 2843–2851. https://doi-org.ezproxy.co.carver.mn.us/10.1007/s10826-017-0776-7
