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 be offering monthly office hours from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM on the following days:

December 16, 2020
January 13, 2021
February 24, 2021
March 31, 2021
April 28, 2021

BI/FASD Registration Links

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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)

Online Learning Tips

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

Online Learning for
Students with Brain Injury/FASD

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

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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