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Executive Functioning
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High BG with T1
FASD
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What is a budget? 

a plan for saving and spending money

100

Organization

The ability to sort things in a neat and easy to use manner

100

Organization/Planning

The ability to develop a plan ahead of time for future events

100

What is the term for high blood glucose (high blood sugar)?

Hyperglycemia

100

What does FASD stand for?

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

200

What is a saving account? 

a bank account used for long term storage of money in order to save. 

200

Working Memory

The ability to remember a number of things in order to complete a task 

200

Initiation

The ability to promptly begin a task without struggle 

200

What are some ways to treat/prevent high blood sugar?

Using insulin appropriately, drinking plenty of water, keeping track of carbohydrate intake, and exercise. 

200

What are some symptoms of FASD?

  • Poor growth. Newborns may have low birth weights and small heads. They may not grow or gain weight as well as other children.
  • Birth defects. FAS can cause heart, bone, and kidney problems. Vision problems and hearing loss are common.
  • Seizures and other neurologic problems, such as learning disabilities, and poor balance and coordination.
  • Delayed development. Kids may not reach milestones at the expected time.
  • Behavioral problems. Babies may be fussy or jittery, and have trouble sleeping. Older children and teens may have:
    • a lack of coordination and poor fine-motor skills
    • trouble getting along with friends and relating to others
    • learning problems (especially in math), poor memory, and poor problem-solving skills
    • behavior problems such as hyperactivity, poor attention and concentration, and impulsiveness
300

What is a checking account?

A bank account that provides easy everyday access to money and helps keep cash secure. 

300

Self Monitoring 

The ability oneself against what is expected 

300

Emotional Control

The ability to control one's emotions with certain activities, thoughts, actions, etc. 

300

What are some sign/symptoms of high blood sugar?

Blurry vision, Excess thirst, Fatigue, Frequent urination, Hunger, Weight loss

300

How is FASD treated? 

Kids can benefit from:

  • early intervention services and special education in school
  • speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy
  • classes that teach kids social skills
  • counseling with a mental health professional

Doctors may prescribe medicines to help with related problems, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, aggressive behavior, sleep problems, and anxiety.

Parent training can help caregivers learn how to best care for a child with FAS and handle any problem behaviors.

400

What are some tools one can utilize in order to save money?

A saving account, a savings tracker, and a budget.
400

Shift

The ability to smoothly transition from one activity to another

400
Inhibition

The ability to stop actions and thoughts at the appropriate time 

400

What are some of the possible long term impacts of chronic high blood sugar?  

  • Eye problems, including trouble seeing (especially at night), light sensitivity, and blindness
  • Sores and infections of the leg or foot, which if untreated, can lead to amputation of the leg or foot
  • Damage to nerves in the body, causing pain, tingling, a loss of feeling, problems digesting food, and erectile dysfunction
  • Kidney problems, which can lead to kidney failure
  • Weakened immune system, which can lead to more frequent infections
  • Increased chance of having a heart attack or stroke
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What causes FASD? 

Alcohol use during pregnancy

500

What is the purpose of using an expense tracker?

To get an idea of spending over time in order to distinguish spending on wants vs needs and to determine where spending cuts can be made.  

500

Why is executive functioning important? 

Executive functioning skills are helpful in everyday life. Executive functions help children develop skills of teamwork, leadership, decision-making, working toward goals, critical thinking, adaptability, and being aware of our own emotions as well as those of others. 

500

How does one develop executive functioning skills?

Practice and learn 

500

What are some of the different options for delivering insulin? 

Pens, syringes, pumps, and pills

500

How common is FASD?

It is estimated that FASD can be found in 1 out of 20 people