FASD
Is there a cure for FASD?
No, there isn't a cure.
True or False? A mother will not experience withdrawal symptoms from lack of alcohol.
False
Do children with FASD usually feel _______ and/or _______ when they are around other children.
a) excited and/or happy
b) excluded and/or worried
c)angry and/or frustrated
d) behind and/or different
d) behind and/or different
True or False? The mother's drinking could be a reason for the father to leave her.
True
When is it safe for a mother to drink alcohol while she is pregnant?
Never
What does FASD stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
What is a physical effect a mother who drank during pregnancy can i expirience?
Miscarriage or stillbirth
How does alcohol in the mom's blood get to the fetus?
Through the umbilical cord
True or false? Alcohol abuse during pregnancy can cause a strain on family relationships.
True
One in _________ women drinks alcohol while they are pregnant.
10
True or false? FASD is not totally preventable.
False
What are some personal reasons for a mother to start drinking while she's pregnant?
Depression, lack of sociability, stress/to "escape".
What's one way a guardian can help a child suffering from FASD?
Therapy, medication (for certain symptoms), and/or parent training.
What are two things a family might help a mother who drinks while pregnant pay for?
The family might pay for a nanny or extra educational help.
How early on could a mother harm the baby if she is drinking?
The mother can harm the baby before she knows she is pregnant.
When helping someone with FASD, what's the oldest age you can the child's development can be slightly improved?
Six years old
What is a stillbirth?
A stillbirth is when the baby is born dead.
Which subject does a child with FASD have trouble with the most?
Math
Name three societal impacts.
Mom’s drinking could be a reason to leave the family/her
Worried about child’s and mom’s health
Worried about mother’s mental health
Angry at the poor decisions their daughter is making
Disapproval of the mother drinking while pregnant
The mother might experience social isolation if her family is judging her or angry at her
Concerned for the mother's health and the health of the baby
Angry at the poor decisions the mother is making
Strain on family/friend relationships
The mom could be asking for help financially from her family and close friends
People close to the mother (especially family) would be trying to help her pay for things like a nanny or extra help (educational) once the baby is born
True or False? All alcohol types are equally as harmful to the fetus.
True.
Name three physical impacts a child may experience as a result of FASD.
Small head size, short height, poor coordination, low body weight, hyper behaviour, heart/kidney/bone problems, abnormal facial features (ex. the smooth ridge between the nose and upper lip, which is called a philtrum.
What's the range in money to raise a child with FASD in Canada?
$3.4 million to $7.3 million
If someone has FASD and they do NOT drink while they are pregnant, could their child end up with FASD? (Can it be passed on genetically?)
No, a baby can only suffer from FASD if their mother drinks while she is pregnant.
The mother's family and friends may worry about...
a) child's and mother's physical health and mother's mental health
b) child's and mother's physical health and the mother's sleeping habits
c) child's eating habits and mother's mental health
a) child's and mother's physical health and mother's mental health
Name 7 things a child suffering from FASD can experience.
Children suffering from FASD can experience:
Abnormal facial features such as a smooth ridge between the nose and upper lip (this is called a philtrum)
Small head size
Shorter than average height
Low body weight
Poor coordination
Hyperactive behaviour
Problems with the heart, kidney or bones
Born premature (When the baby is born not fully developed)
These Physical impacts are the result of FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.)
Difficulty with attention
Poor memory
Difficulty in school (math)
Learning/Intellectual disabilities
Speech and language delays
Lower IQ
Poor reasoning/ judgement skills
Easily frustrated
Poor social boundaries
Depression
Anxiety