1- Neurological and physical effects of prenatal alcohol exposure
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD)
2what are the five disorders of FASD
o Fetal alcohol syndrome
o Partial fetal alcohol syndrome
o Alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder
o Neurobehavioral disorder associated with prenatal alcohol exposure
o Alcohol related birth defects
3what is the etiology of FASD
o Prenatal exposure to alcohol
4what is the leading cause of preventable congenital disabilities
FASD
5______ in 1000 live births have FASD (underreported)
0.5-2
6current data indicated ______ in 1000 live births
24-48
7what population has the highest risk of FASD
American Indian and children in foster care
8what are the signs and symptoms of FASD
o Abnormal facial features
o CNS abnormalities
Can often be misdiagnosed as ADHD
o Stunted growth
Microencephaly
o Structural defects
o Prenatal history
9how is FASD diagnosed
o Each diagnosis has different criteria (some required proof of prenatal alcohol consumption, some do not)
o Must be diagnosed by a team of specialists (pediatrician, OT, SLP, psychologist)
10what is the best treatment for FASD
prevention through education
11how does FASD impact occupational performance
o Wide variety of impairment
o Executive functioning
o Developmental delays
12what are the considerations for FASD
safety
13where might you work with someone with FASD
any setting