Basics of FAS
What does FAS stand for?
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
What facial feature is often smaller than normal in babies with FAS?
What are the eyes?
What type of disability causes trouble with learning, memory, and focusing in children with FAS?
What are intellectual disabilities and learning disorders?
Students with FAS often struggle in this setting due to issues with learning, behavior, and attendance.
What is school?
How can Fetal Alcohol Syndrome be prevented?
What is by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy?
What is the main cause of FAS?
What is drinking alcohol during pregnancy?
What does a "smooth philtrum" mean?
What is having a smooth area between the nose and upper lip with no ridge?
What skill is affected when a child can’t predict what might happen because of their actions?
What is understanding consequences?
What kind of skills make it hard for kids with FAS to communicate or make friends?
What are social and communication skills?
What should a pregnant person do if they’ve already consumed alcohol?
What is stop drinking immediately and talk to a doctor?
True or False: there is a safe amount of alcohol a pregnant woman can drink?
What is false? (there is no safe amount)
What kind of growth problems do children with FAS often have?
What is slow physical growth before and after birth?
Kids with FAS may struggle to manage their time and make everyday decisions. What is this an example of?
What is poor judgment or problem-solving skills?
What challenge makes it difficult for someone with FAS to move smoothly from one activity to another?
What is trouble adapting to change or switching tasks?
True or False: Beer and wine are safer than liquor during pregnancy
What is False? (All alcohol is dangerous to the baby.)
What is the substance in alcohol that causes issues in the babies development?
What is ethanol?
What are two body systems that may have problems in children with FAS?
What are the vision and hearing systems?
What does it mean when someone has a short attention span?
What is having trouble staying focused on a task or finishing what they start?
Managing time, money, safety, and self-care are examples of what kind of skills?
What are life skills?
What can communities do to raise awareness about FAS?
What is educate people, provide support programs, and promote prevention campaigns?
When during pregnancy can alcohol cause harm to the baby?
What is any time during pregnancy?
Babies with FAS often have a smaller than average head and brain size. What is the medical term for this condition?
What is microcephaly?
How do thinking and learning issues from FAS affect daily life?
What is they make school, friendships, and independent living more difficult?
What kind of school or home support can help with behavior and social issues?
What is consistent structure, routines, and positive role modeling?
Why are people with FAS at risk of being taken advantage of by others?
What is because they’re easily influenced and may not recognize unsafe situations?