Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

COVID-19 and Special Education

View information for educators and parents to support students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 resources for special education

Office Hours

Heather Hotchkiss will resume monthly office hours in August.

Office hours will be held at 9:00 AM on the fourth Tuesday on the following dates:

August 24, 2021 - August registration
September 28, 2021 - September registration
October 26, 2021 - October registration
November 23, 2021 - November registration

January 25, 2022 - January registration
February 22, 2022 - February registration
March 22, 2022 - March registration
April 26, 2022 - April registration

Registration is required for all Brain Injury & Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder office hour sessions.

Online Learning Tips

Have you recently begun virtually supporting a students? Checkout the BrainSteps tips for online learning.

Online Learning for
Students with BI/FASD

Definition: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a descriptive term (not a diagnostic term) used to describe a group of conditions or a range of effects caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. These effects can include physical issues and difficulties with behavior and learning. Often, a person with an FASD has a combination of these conditions. These conditions can affect each person in different ways, and can range from mild to severe. The most well-known diagnosis within this umbrella category is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) – which only represents a portion of persons with effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.

Orange Arrow Pointing Right Technical assistance: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (PDF)

What is FASD? (FASD Project Video)

The FASD Project [https://thefasdproject.org]

FASD Prevalence and Effects

This infographic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that up to 1 in 20 U.S. school children may have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Professional Development

FASD Professional Development Page

Understanding the Brain Learning Series

8 Magic Keys - Video

Education and FASD Toolkit

Challenging Behavior and Executive Function Modules

Level 2 Brain Injury Training Modules

PSAs

Public Service Announcements Page

Family Colorado PSA

Little Girl Colorado PSA

Happy Hour Colorado PSA

Mother and Son Colorado PSA

Resources

FASD Resources Page

Parent Resources

Educator Resources

Organizations

For more information, please contact:

Heather Hotchkiss
Email Heather Hotchkiss
Phone: 303-866-6739

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