Educational Needs and Care of Children with FASD

The effects from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) can cause a range of neurobehavioral deficits that impact learning and functioning in school. As a result, children affected by PAE have diverse learning needs and may experience problems in school. Educational planning needs to be developed in accordance with the children’s individual cognitive and learning profiles. Interventions need to focus on habilitation of the underlying deficits that influence learning within the context of an academic or school skill. Caregivers require information on how to advocate for their children’s needs. Additionally, families, school personnel, and other professionals require training on the impact of PAE on development, learning, and school functioning. Using a comprehensive and collaborative approach to provide the necessary educational care for children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) may lessen the risk of academic and school failure. © 2015, Springer International Publishing Switzerland.