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"Book 10 in the Programming for Students with Special Needs series, this resource includes:
- background and terminology that will help educators understand the current diagnostic definition of FASD. It also explains the diagnostic process, primary and secondary disabilities, and the strengths and protective factors often seen in students with FASD
- key considerations for planning effective education programs
- suggestions for how to build a positive classroom climate and maintain a supportive learning environment
- overarching strategies on how to structure the learning environment, develop effective routines, build skills for whole class instruction, teach social and adaptive skills, and help students generalize new skills and concepts
- strategies related to specific areas of developmental functioning. The strategies are organized by domain, including attention, memory, language and communication, and academic skills
- an appendix of reproducible blackline masters to use with students, parents and other educators. " (from gov't website)
Sections include What is FASD? Key concepts for planning effective education programs, Organizing for instruction, Creating a positive classroom climate, and Responding to students' needs.
The Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder page includes introductory comments and links to download (for free) the 182-page PDF document, produced in 2004, as one complete article or by section. A print version can also be purchased.
Also available is the free Sample professional development activities to support teaching students with FASD (PDF format, 74 pages)
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