People with FASD (including FAS) have both primary and secondary disabilities. Primary disabilities are those with which the person is born, such as seizures, sensory integration problems, etc. These are a direct result of the brain damage from prenatal alcohol exposure, and the topic of today’s podcast. There are three types of Primary Disabilities in [...]
Today’s podcast reviews the Ten Brain Domains of FAS and FASD in a little more depth; it is still an overview but gives more flesh to the domains in the context of completing an FASD Wheel. This is the third of a multi-part series edited from a workshop on the FASD Wheel (TM) presented at [...]
Today’s podcast reviews brain functioning and how it can be impacted by FASD. In order to truly understand FASD behaviors and interventions, one must truly understand how the brain works (at least the basics). Otherwise, we forget the FASD brain is injured and make those misattributions–and poor choices for interventions–that create worse outcomes… frustration, anger, [...]
Today’s podcast reviews useful metaphors and non-useful misattributions regarding FASD. The information is critical in re-tooling how people can think differently about FASD and FAS, and it is great information for those newer to, and experienced with, FASD. This is the first of a multi-part series edited from a workshop on the FASD Wheel (TM) [...]
This week, I am sending the original article on the Ten Brain Domains from the Journal of FAS International for your review. The regular audio podcast will return next week. Feedback or comments may be sent to: Michael__at__FASDElephant__dot__com.
