FASD Basics
What does FASD stand for ?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
What is it called when a person with FASD may have difficulty remembering these step-by-step directions?
Instructions
This addictive chemical is found in most cigarettes and vapes.
What is nicotine?
A person, place, feeling, or situation that creates an urge to use tobacco is called this.
What is a trigger?
True or false: FASD is contagious.
What is false?
FASD can happen to a baby when the mother continues consumes what?
Alcohol
Schedules and predictable routines can provide this feeling for someone with FASD.
What is structure or stability?
Nicotine can affect attention, learning, mood, and this ability to stop before acting.
What is impulse control?
Drinking water, exercising, or taking deep breaths can help manage this strong urge to vape or smoke.
What is a craving?
True or false: Most vapes contain nicotine.
What is true?
FASD can affect which part of the body the most?
The brain
A person with FASD may need directions repeated because they can have difficulty with this skill.
memory
The human brain continues developing until approximately this age.
What is age 25?
Headaches, irritability, hunger, and difficulty concentrating may be signs of this after quitting nicotine.
What is nicotine withdrawal?
True or false: Stress and anxiety can trigger the urge to vape or smoke.
: What is true?
How long can FASD affect someone ?
For life
Using pictures, calendars, and written reminders can help with this daily challenge.
What is organization or remembering tasks?
Vapes create this—not harmless water vapor—for a person to inhale.
What is an aerosol?
Choosing a date, identifying triggers, and planning coping skills are parts of this quitting tool.
What is a quit plan?
True or false: A person with FASD can benefit from support, routines, and clear instructions.
What is true
Does FASD affect everyone the same?
No, it can affect others in different ways. We can see differences in behavior, physical health, and learning.
Instead of assuming someone with FASD “will not” follow directions, consider that they may have difficulty doing this.
What is understanding or remembering the directions?
Besides nicotine, vape aerosol can contain heavy metals such as lead, nickel, and this metal commonly used in cans.
What is tin?
A slip does not mean quitting has failed; it means the person should identify what happened and do this.
What is try again, restart, or adjust the quit plan?
True or false: Vape aerosol is only harmless water vapor.
What is false?