FASD Post test

2.What is the prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders?

a. 1 out of 20

b. 6 out of 20

c. 10 out of 20

Name one red flag for FASD

Was the child in foster care or is he/she adopted?

It is estimated that 80% of children in foster care were prenatally exposed to alcohol and have an FASD.

29-68% of Russian adoptions are estimated to show severe alcohol-related damage

Is there History of chemical dependency issues for child or for their parents?

Is Child is easily distracted, hyperactive, inattentive and impulsive?

Have they been involved with the criminal justice system?

Does the child continue to Make the same mistakes?

Does the child appear to not learn from consequences?

Can the child repeat a rule, but cannot follow it?

Are there multiple diagnoses like Bi-Polar, ADHD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Autism, Conduct Disorder, etc.?

Does the child Consistently display extreme behaviors (aggression, emotional instability)?

Are there Sleeping and/or eating Issues?

Does the individual have an Average IQ but functions at a much lower capacity?

Are Vivid fantasies and perseveration problems present?

Does the individual seem unaware of what they have done or why they are in trouble?

3.Toddler and preschool years are the most difficult time for a child with an FASD.

a. True

b. False

4. When a child is raging, a parent or professional should tell them to calm down really slowly.

a. True

b. False

5. FASD is a form of brain injury.

a. True

b. False

Are drugs or alcohol more damaging to a developing fetus?

a. Alcohol

b. Drugs

1. Please describe 2 things you have learned from this training and how they relate to your work with children.