FAS/FAE

Prenatal exposure to alcohol can cause a range of disorders known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). The most severe effects of this disorder are called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). If only some of the clinical signs of prenatal exposure to alcohol are present, the term Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) is used.

Individuals with FASDs typically have neurologically-based challenges like developmental delays and learning disabilities. A spectrum disorder, such as FASD, means that it affects people in different ways, with varying degrees of severity, and at different times in their development. It can include delays in several areas of functioning, including social functioning, communication skills, motor skills, and overall intellectual potential. FASD doesn't impact just one person - the entire family feels the stress of the person's behavioral issues.

Early assessment and intervention is key to helping parents and teachers plan effectively and appropriately to best help the child - educationally, socially, and psychologically.

Your assessment helped in countless ways. Brendon really liked working with all of you – even more than going to school! His IEP finally lays out important plans for him for next school year, which will make things so much easier for him in the classroom. Thank you for attending this meeting and providing guidance to the school staff.


His attitude at home is considerably better now as well. With the intervention plan you laid out for him, Brendon tends to focus better, knows what steps to take to have less frustration with studying, and his behavior has improved. Thanks again for helping not only Brendon, but our entire family as well!

Kim S.