Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
The original Grade 8 and Grade 9 lesson plans on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder were developed by
teachers, for teachers, in the Avon-Maitland School Board, in partnership with Rural Response for Healthy
Children, a CAP-C Health Canada funded initiative. The lesson plans were developed to meet Ministry of
Education Ontario Curriculum requirements.
In 2002, the Porcupine Health Unit developed the lesson plans further. They were translated into French,
re-formatted, and relevant resource materials were added. The lesson plans were reviewed by First Nation
Agencies. Sufficient quantities were produced for all the schools teaching intermediate level students in the
Porcupine Health Unit district. The lesson plans were put on our web site, and were listed in a national data
base by the Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse.
Since that time, the terminology surrounding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/ Fetal Alcohol Effects has changed.
Experts now know that the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure extend beyond FAS. Currently, in North
America, the umbrella term “Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder” (FASD) is being used to describe the
continuum of effects caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. The lesson plans have been updated to include
the use of this broader terminology. In the 2005 version of the lesson plans, the term FASD has therefore
been used to replace FAS, FAE, FAS/E, except in notes dealing with the diagnoses of FAS or FAE specifically.
Thank you for your contribution to the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Norma Corstorphine RN, BScN,
Reproductive and Child Health Program
Porcupine Health Unit
169 Pine Street South
Postal Bag 2012
Timmins ON P4N 8B7
(705) 267-1181
(800) 461-1818
[email protected]
FASD
Lesson Plan
Grade 9 English
revised Fall 2005
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page Grade 9 Table of Contents
Overview of Grade 9 Lesson Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lesson Plan Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? (Overhead #1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Comparing FAS and FAE (Overhead #2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Test Your Knowledge of FAS / FAE /FASD (Overheads #3 & 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Answers to Overheads #3 & 4 Test Your Knowledge of FAS / FAE / FASD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Alcohol and Pregnancy (Overhead #5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Effect of Toxic Substances on Development (Handout #1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Group Activity Sheets: Characteristics of People with FAS / FAE / FASD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Answer Sheet: Characteristics of People with FAS / FAE / FASD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Questions for Video: Understanding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Handout #3) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendices
Overheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Handouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7
Fact Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A12
Agencies for further information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A17
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A18
(Revised Fall 2005)
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page Overview of the Grade 9 Lesson Plan
The Alcohol and Drug Related Birth Defects Coalition of the Cochrane District has sponsored the adaptation of this lesson
plan for the use in our schools. To date, the partners in the Coalition include: the Porcupine Health Unit, Centre for
Addiction and Mental Health, Brighter Futures— North Cochrane and South Cochrane branches, Community Living —
Timmins and Kapuskasing Branches, Cochrane Timiskaming Resource Centre — Infant Development Program, Misiway
Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre, North and South Cochrane Addiction Services, Timmins Native Friendship
Centre, Wabun Tribal Council and the Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment Centre. Funding for this project was
made possible by a grant from Health Canada, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program.
Topic: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Time Frame: 75 minutes
Purpose: This lesson plan was developed by teachers in the Avon-Maitland School Board with a
goal that fewer unborn babies will be exposed to the negative effects of alcohol and drugs,
beginning with awareness and prevention at the Intermediate Level. It was designed to
meet the requirements of the Ontario Curriculum.
Overall Expectations
Found in the Healthy Living section of the Ontario Curriculum – Grade 9, Health and Physical Education:
• Identify strategies to minimize potentially dangerous situations
Specific Expectations
Found in the Healthy Living section of the Ontario Curriculum – Grade 9, Health and Physical Education:
• Identify facts and myths related to the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
• Explain the effects of the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
• Identify the school and community resources involved in education, prevention, and treatment
with respect to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
Adapted with permission, and thanks, from the lesson plans developed by:
Rural Response for Healthy Children, P.O. 687, Clinton, ON NOM 1L0
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page Lesson Plan Outline
1. Brainstorm: Begin a classroom discussion to review the definition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorder. The purpose of this initial activity is to quickly assess student background
knowledge. Review Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (Overhead #1).
2. Formal Note: Have students copy the overhead note that differentiates Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and
Fetal Alchol Effects. (Overhead #2)
3. Overhead Quiz: Have students complete the quiz individually and then take up as a large group. Answers
and information have been provided.
4. Formal Note: Have students copy the overhead note on Alcohol and Pregnancy. (Overhead #4) Discuss
each topic before letting the students copy the note. Show the chart on The Effects of Toxic
Substances on Development or photocopy the note for the students, putting the chart on
The Effects of Toxic Substances on Development on the back of the page.
5. Group Activity: In small groups (3-4 students), have students sort the characteristics of Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disroder into the proper groups based on when the characteristic first
appears in life in a person with FAS (e.g. Infancy, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood,
Adolescence, Adult, Any Time in Life, Not a Characteristic of FAS). A list of the
characteristics has been provided for teachers to copy and cut for the groups. The fact
sheets found in the appendices of this document may be used as a resource to complete
the assignment.
6. Optional Formal Note: Have students copy the answers to the group activity. This will provide them with
a note as to when certain characteristics of FAS first appear in life.
7. Video: Have the students watch the video “Different Directions: Understanding Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome” and answer the questions on the question sheet.
(All the answers are true, except for #4 - It is critical that a child with FASD gets an early
diagnosis in order that appropriate interventions can be taken.)
The video is available for loan at all branch offices of the Porcupine Health Unit, in
English and in French.
See page A18 for ordering information.
8. Brainstorm: Have students brainstorm a list of agencies in the area involved in the education,
prevention and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Notes:
• If pressed for time, we recommend skipping activity #5 and photocopying the notes for the
students.
• For enrichment, have the students contact agencies dealing with FASD to get more information to
design a pamphlet, do a presentation, design a poster, make a video, etc.
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page [Overhead # 1 – please note that all overheads are provided without page numbers in the Appendices]
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a birth defect.
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause this birth defect.
People with FASD are born with it. FASD affects the brain. Some people
with FASD are slightly affected while others are severely affected.
Many terms have been used to describe the effects of alcohol on the unborn
baby. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), alcohol-related birth defect (ARBD),
fetal alcohol effect (FAE), and alcohol-related neuro-developmental disorder
(ARND) are some commonly used terms.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) refers to this range of terms.
is an umbrella term
describing the range of effects that
can occur when a mother drinks
alcohol during pregnancy.
These effects on the baby may
include physical, mental, behavioural
and / or learning disabilities.
Each child with FASD has his or her own specials needs, problems and
capabilities.
FASD is a birth defect whether or not it is noticeable at birth.
A person does not outgrow FASD, although the symptoms may change with
age.
This page is adapted from, Alberta Learning (2002), Teaching for the Prevention of Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) p. 50 and 63.
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
[Overhead # 2 – please note that all overheads are provided without page numbers in the Appendices]
What does FAS stand for? >> Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
What does FAE stand for? >> Fetal Alcohol Effects
Both are alcohol-related birth defects and are used to describe a set of
symptoms seen in children whose mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy.
FAS children have:
• slowed growth;
• certain facial features (smaller head, small eye openings, short nose, thin
upper lip, etc.); and
• damage to the brain.
FAE does not have a clear definition. Most FAE children do not have the facial
characteristics associated with FAS, but the symptoms can be just as severe.
Children with FASD are not all alike. Some are more severely affected than
others. Children with FASD display more developmental and behavioural
problems than other children.
FASD is present at birth, but its symptoms may not be obvious until a child is
1-2 years old or until he or she enters school.
page FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page [Overhead # 3 – please note that all overheads are provided without page numbers in the Appendices]
Test Your Knowledge of FASD - Part I
Decide whether each of the following statements is truth or myth:
1.
It's okay to drink beer or wine coolers during pregnancy
because these substances aren't strong enough to cause a
problem.
2.
If you've already had one or more children who appear normal
and you drank during pregnancy, drinking during this
pregnancy won't result in problems for this baby either.
3.
Only chemically dependent mothers have babies affected by
FASD.
4.
All people with FASD are mentally delayed.
5.
People with FASD will outgrow their behavioural problems as
they mature.
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
[Overhead # 3 -- please note that all overheads are provided without page numbers in the Appendices]
Test Your Knowledge of FASD - Part II
Multiple choice - choose the correct answer:
6.
What percentage of women drink alcohol before realizing they are pregnant?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 35%
d) 50%
e) 75%
7.
How much alcohol can a woman safely consume during pregnancy?
a) 1-3 drinks
b) 4-10 drinks
c) 11-15 drinks
d) as much wine as she wants but no hard liquor
e) no amount is safe
8.
What percentage of persons with FASD attain independence in living and working?
a) 10%
b) 18%
c) 35%
d) 53%
e) 67%
9.
Which of the following groups of women are at higher than average risk for drinking
during pregnancy?
a) women with a college education
b) unmarried women
c) female students
d) women in households with greater than $50,000 annual income
e) all of the above.
10.
In which of the following ways does alcohol affect a man's ability to father healthy
children?
a) lower levels of testosterone
b) reduced mobility of healthy sperm
c) increased risk of inherited tendency toward alcoholism
d) possible adverse effects of DNA in sperm before conception
e) all of the above
page FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page [Overheads #2 & 3 - Answers]
1. Myth Beer and wine coolers are just as dangerous as other types of alcohol and pose similar
threats.
2. Myth Older children who appear to be healthy may have subtle affects of FAS/FAE. Later
children born to mothers who drink are often more seriously impaired, not only because
her use tends to increase over time, but also because her health tends to deteriorate.
3. Myth Women who are not identified as being chemically dependent but who drink
occasionally to moderately also run the risk of affecting their babies.
4. Myth Some people with FASD are mentally delayed, others are not. Some people with FASD
are brain damaged, but have specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
5. Myth Unfortunately, people with FASD do not outgrow their behaviour. FASD lasts a lifetime
but the types of problems an individual experiences may change with age.
6. d) It is estimated that approximately half of the women of childbearing age are drinking
alcohol regularly at the time they get pregnant. Most of them will quit drinking when
they find out they are pregnant.
7. e) No one knows how much is too much. Drinking even small amounts during certain
critical gestational periods can cause some of the permanent, irreversible symptoms of
FASD. The probability of having a baby with problems caused by alcohol increases with
how much you drink and how often you drink during pregnancy. Therefore, no amount
is safe!
8. a) According to research done at the University of Washington, fewer than 10% of adults
with FASD were able to live independently and without employment problems. One
reason for this could be that the development of social skills is stopped or slowed at a
young age.
9. e) Women who smoke, unmarried women, female students, women with a college
education and women in households with greater that $50, 000 annual income are all at
a higher than average risk for drinking during pregnancy.
10. e) Alcohol affects the male in all ways listed. Children whose father is/was a heavy drinker
are at a higher risk of birth defects, social problems, learning problems and behaviour
problems. It is not known how much is due to alcohol consumption before or at the time
of conception, or is attributable to inherited/genetic factors.
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page 10
[Overhead # 4 – please note that all overheads are provided without page numbers in the Appendices]
Alcohol and Pregnancy
How is alcohol absorbed by the body?
Alcohol is absorbed into the blood and transferred to the liver where the
alcohol is broken down. In pregnant women, alcohol easily crosses the
placenta to the fetus. The placenta does not act as a barrier. The fetus
cannot rid itself of the alcohol as quickly as the mother because of its small
and underdeveloped liver so the fetus is exposed to the alcohol for longer
periods.
How does alcohol affect the fetus?
Alcohol is a toxic agent which can cause malformations to growing organs.
The fetus is then forced to divert its energy to metabolize the alcohol instead
of using energy to grow healthy cells and tissues. All fetal organs can be
adversely affected, to some degree, at any time if alcohol is consumed during
pregnancy. The more a mother drinks, the greater the risk of fetal damage.
How much alcohol causes damage?
No one knows how much a pregnant woman can safely drink without
damaging the fetus. Research clearly shows that heavier drinking increases
both the likelihood and severity of damage to the fetus. There doesn't seem
to be any time during pregnancy when it is totally safe to drink.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
There is no cure.
But, it is preventable if all women
stop drinking during pregnancy.
Remember, when you drink, your baby drinks.
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
[Handout # 1 – please note that all handouts are provided without page numbers in the Appendices]
page 11
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
[Handout # 2 – please note that all handouts are provided without page numbers in the Appendices.]
Characteristics of People With FASD
Divide the characteristics into groups based on when the characteristic appears in life.
Groups:
Infancy
Early Childhood
Middle Childhood
Adolescence
Adult
Any Time in Life
Not a Characteristic of FASD
page 12
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page 13
Characteristics:
✁
Cheerful
Great sense of humour
Persistent
Affectionate
Creative
Cooperative
Highly verbal
Low birth weight
Often irritable - cries a lot
Rocking and head banging
Prone to infections
Difficulty sleeping
Delays in toilet training
Difficulty taking turns
Frequent temper tantrums
Demands instant gratification
Delays affecting speech and vocabulary
Clumsy and accident prone for their age
Difficulty following instructions
Often appears to be daydreaming
Accused of lying and stealing often
Gullible - easily talked into things
Cannot tell time
Cannot separate fantasy from reality
Low self-esteem - depression
Often appear more capable than they are
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
✁Cannot manage time, money,
relationships, hygiene, schedules
Early involvement in delinquencies
page 14
Poor judgement
Are considered 18 going on 10 years old
Cannot manage employment, independent
Appears unmotivated/lazy
living
Unrealistic about future aspirations
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page 15
Answers to Group Activity
Infancy
Low birth weight
Rocking and head banging
Difficulty sleeping
Early Childhood
Delays in toilet training
Frequent temper tantrums
Delays affecting speech and vocabulary
Middle Childhood
Clumsy and accident prone for their age
Often appears to be daydreaming
Gullible - easily talked into things
Cannot separate fantasy from reality
Often irritable - cries a lot
Prone to infections
Difficulty taking turns
Demands instant gratification
Clumsy and accident prone for their age
Difficulty following instructions
Accused of lying and stealing often
Cannot tell time
Adolescence
Low self-esteem - depression
Often appear more capable than they are
Poor judgement
Early involvement in delinquencies
Cannot manage time, money, relationships, hygiene, schedules
Adult
Are considered 18 going on 10 years old
Appears unmotivated and lazy
Any Time in Life
Cheerful
Persistent
Creative
Highly verbal
Cannot manage employment, independent living
Unrealistic about future aspirations
Great sense of humour
Affectionate
Cooperative
Not A Characteristic of FASD
Not everyone with FASD has all these characteristics. People with FASD have many characteristics
in common, but can be as different as you or me. They may show many positive qualities such as
cheerfulness and persistence.
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page 16
[Handout # 3 – please note that all handouts are provided without page numbers in the Appendices]
Video
Name:____________________
Different Directions: Understanding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
(Note: Although the video uses the term Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the characteristics and issues are the same as in Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder, which is a broader term.)
Answer the following True / False questions as you watch the video (circle T or F):
1.
FASD is the leading preventable cause of birth defects in Canada and the
United States.
T F
2.
The following sets of characteristics are common to children with FAS/FAE
T F
• a pattern of facial features
• small size, slow growth
• effects on the brain and central nervous system
3.
Children with FASD are often misunderstood, overwhelmed by the world
around them and hyper-reactive to their environment.
T F
4.
Early diagnosis is not important in children with FASD because the damage is
permanent and there is nothing that can be done to help them.
T F
5.
A child with FASD learns best in a simple, structured environment, using
concrete methods and repetition.
T F
6.
The secondary effects of FASD include:
T F
•
•
•
•
getting into trouble with the law
getting in trouble at school
trouble with addictions
mental health problems
7.
The costs of providing health care and medical services over the lifetime of a
child with FASD exceeds $1.4 million dollars in the United States and Canada.
T F
8.
It would be possible to prevent FASD if women avoided drinking alcohol when
they are pregnant, or trying to conceive.
T F
Appendices
Overhead Masters
Handouts
FASD Fact Sheets
Agency Listings
Resource List
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a birth defect.
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause this birth defect.
People with FASD are born with it. FASD affects the brain. Some people
with FASD are slightly affected while others are severely affected.
Many terms have been used to describe the effects of alcohol on the unborn
baby. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), alcohol-related birth defect (ARBD),
fetal alcohol effect (FAE), and alcohol-related neuro-developmental disorder
(ARND) are some commonly used terms.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) refers to this range of terms.
is an umbrella term
describing the range of effects that
can occur when a mother drinks
alcohol during pregnancy.
These effects on the baby may
include physical, mental, behavioural
and / or learning disabilities.
Each child with FASD has his or her own specials needs, problems and
capabilities.
FASD is a birth defect whether or not it is noticeable at birth.
A person does not outgrow FASD, although the symptoms may change with
age.
This page is adapted from, Alberta Learning (2002), Teaching for the Prevention of Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) p. 50 and 63.
What does FAS stand for? >> Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
What does FAE stand for? >> Fetal Alcohol Effects
Both are alcohol-related birth defects and are used to describe a set of
symptoms seen in children whose mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy.
FAS children have:
• slowed growth;
• certain facial features (smaller head, small eye openings, short nose, thin
upper lip, etc.); and
• damage to the brain.
FAE does not have a clear definition. Most FAE children do not have the facial
characteristics associated with FAS, but the symptoms can be just as severe.
Children with FAS are not all alike. Some are more severely affected than others. Children with FASD display more developmental and behavioural problems
than other children.
FASD is present at birth, but its symptoms may not be obvious until a child is
1-2 years old or until he or she enters school.
Test Your Knowledge of FASD - Part I
Decide whether each of the following statements is truth or myth:
1.
It's okay to drink beer or wine coolers during pregnancy
because these substances aren't strong enough to cause a
problem.
2.
If you've already had one or more children who appear normal
and you drank during pregnancy, drinking during this
pregnancy won't result in problems for this baby either.
3.
Only chemically dependent mothers have babies affected by
FASD.
4.
All people with FASD are mentally delayed.
5.
People with FASD will outgrow their behavioural problems as
they mature.
Test Your Knowledge of FASD - Part II
Multiple choice - choose the correct answer:
6.
What percentage of women drink alcohol before realizing they are pregnant?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 35%
d) 50%
e) 75%
7.
How much alcohol can a woman safely consume during pregnancy?
a) 1-3 drinks
b) 4-10 drinks
c) 11-15 drinks
d) as much wine as she wants but no hard liquor
e) no amount is safe
8.
What percentage of persons with FASD attain independence in living and working?
a) 10%
b) 18%
c) 35%
d) 53%
e) 67%
9.
Which of the following groups of women are at higher than average risk for drinking
during pregnancy?
a) women with a college education
b) unmarried women
c) female students
d) women in households with greater than $50,000 annual income
e) all of the above.
10.
In which of the following ways does alcohol affect a man's ability to father healthy
children?
a) lower levels of testosterone
b) reduced mobility of healthy sperm
c) increased risk of inherited tendency toward alcoholism
d) possible adverse effects of DNA in sperm before conception
e) all of the above
Alcohol and Pregnancy
How is alcohol absorbed by the body?
Alcohol is absorbed into the blood and transferred to the liver where the
alcohol is broken down. In pregnant women, alcohol easily crosses the
placenta to the fetus. The placenta does not act as a barrier. The fetus
cannot rid itself of the alcohol as quickly as the mother because of its small
and underdeveloped liver so the fetus is exposed to the alcohol for longer
periods.
How does alcohol affect the fetus?
Alcohol is a toxic agent which can cause malformations to growing organs.
The fetus is then forced to divert its energy to metabolize the alcohol instead
of using energy to grow healthy cells and tissues. All fetal organs can be
adversely affected, to some degree, at any time if alcohol is consumed during
pregnancy. The more a mother drinks, the greater the risk of fetal damage.
How much alcohol causes damage?
No one knows how much a pregnant woman can safely drink without
damaging the fetus. Research clearly shows that heavier drinking increases
both the likelihood and severity of damage to the fetus. There doesn't seem
to be any time during pregnancy when it is totally safe to drink.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
There is no cure.
But, it is preventable if all women
stop drinking during pregnancy.
Remember, when you drink, your baby drinks.
Characteristics of People With FASD
Divide the characteristics into groups based on when the characteristic appears in life.
Groups:
Infancy
Early Childhood
Middle Childhood
Adolescence
Adult
Any Time in Life
Not a Characteristic of FASD
Characteristics:
✁
Cheerful
Great sense of humour
Persistent
Affectionate
Creative
Cooperative
Highly verbal
Low birth weight
Often irritable - cries a lot
Rocking and head banging
Prone to infections
Difficulty sleeping
Delays in toilet training
Difficulty taking turns
Frequent temper tantrums
Demands instant gratification
Delays affecting speech and vocabulary
Clumsy and accident prone for their
age
Difficulty following instructions
Often appears to be daydreaming
Accused of lying and stealing often
Gullible - easily talked into things
Cannot tell time
Cannot separate fantasy from reality
Low self-esteem - depression
Often appear more capable than they
are
✁Cannot manage time, money,
relationships, hygiene, schedules
Early involvement in delinquencies
Poor judgement
Are considered 18 going on 10 years
old
Cannot manage employment, independent
Appears unmotivated/lazy
living
Unrealistic about future aspirations
Video
Name:____________________
Different Directions: Understanding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
(Note: Although the video uses the term Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the characteristics and issues are the same as in Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder, which is a broader term.)
Answer the following True / False questions as you watch the video (circle T or F):
1.
FASD is the leading preventable cause of birth defects in Canada and the
United States.
T F
2.
The following sets of characteristics are common to children with FAS/FAE
T F
• a pattern of facial features
• small size, slow growth
• effects on the brain and central nervous system
3.
Children with FASD are often misunderstood, overwhelmed by the world
around them and hyper-reactive to their environment.
T F
4.
Early diagnosis is not important in children with FASD because the damage is
permanent and there is nothing that can be done to help them.
T F
5.
A child with FASD learns best in a simple, structured environment, using
concrete methods and repetition.
T F
6.
The secondary effects of FASD include:
T F
•
•
•
•
getting into trouble with the law
getting in trouble at school
trouble with addictions
mental health problems
7.
The costs of providing health care and medical services over the lifetime of a
child with FASD exceeds $1.4 million dollars in the United States and Canada.
T F
8.
It would be possible to prevent FASD if women avoided drinking alcohol when
they are pregnant, or trying to conceive.
T F
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page A17
Agencies for Further Information
Addiction Research Foundation 33 Russell Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2S1
1-519-482-1767
KIDS Help Phone Line 1-800-668-6868
MOTHERISK 1-877-327-4636
Brighter Futures 3 Summers Street
Kapuskasing ON P5N 1P6
1-705-337-5530
Brighter Futures/Timmins Family Life Centre 600 Toke St.
Timmins ON
P4N 6W1
1-705-360-2966
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 119 Pine Street South, Suite 324
Timmins ON P4N 2K3
1-705-267-6419
Porcupine Health Unit 169 Pine Street South 1-800-461-1818
Timmins ON P4N 8B7
1-705-267-1181
North Cochrane Addiction Services Inc. 29 Byng Avenue, Suite 2
Kapuskasing ON P5N 1W6
1-705-335-8408
South Cochrane Addiction Services Inc. 85 Pine Street South, Suite 2
Timmins ON P4N 2K1
1-705-264-5202
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page A18
Resources
Each FASD lesson plan kit includes the following resources:
Pamphlets:
• Drinking Alcohol While You Are Pregnant Can Harm Your Baby, Motherisk, The Hospital for Sick
Children, FAS Info, Toll-free 1-877-327-4636 (bilingual)
• Alcohol and Pregnancy, Health Canada (bilingual)
• Pregnant? No Alcohol, Health Canada (Eng and Fr)
• H106 Pregnancy and Alcohol, ETR Associates, Santa Cruz CA,1-800-321-4407 (Eng)
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Information on Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy, First Nations
Education Council, PQ, 1-418-842-7672 (Eng and Fr)
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Public Health Agency of Canada (bilingual)
Brochures (3):
•
Ain’t Misbehavin’, FAS and the Brain, Eight Magic Keys, Fetal Alcohol Consultation and Training
Services, Alaska.
http://fasalaska.com/brochures/ (Eng)
Flyer:
• FAS/FAE Information Service, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA),
May 2001.
Poster:
• Listen to the Inner Voice, Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps,
1-306-655-2512
Fact Sheets:
• It Takes a Community - FAS/E Fact Sheets # 1 - 10 , Health Canada
A list of Internet Sites on FASD:
Video (not included with the kit):
• Different Directions: Understanding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - for the Grade 9 Lesson Plan is available
in English or French from Timiskaming Brighter Futures, 1-705-567-5926; [email protected]
Notes:
• Feel free to download the FASD lesson plans
• You can order kits from the Porcupine Health Unit. A kit includes the 4 lesson plans: Grade 8
English, Grade 9 English, Grade 8 French, Grade 9 French, and the above resources (except the
video). Cost is $10.00 per set, shipping and handling included. We regret that we can fill only
small orders (no more than 5). To order, email [email protected] or contact Norma
Corstorphine at (705) 267-1181.
FASD Grade 9 Lesson Plan 2004
page A19
Canadian Web Sites for FASD
http://www.fasteen.com
FAS Teen Fun Fair is a place where teens can learn about Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders (FASD), play educational games, take a survey, download
brochures, read stories, and discover some interesting links.
http://www.come-over.to/FASCRC/
FAS Community Resource Centre
http://www.ccsa.ca/fas/
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
http://www.fasworld.com
FASWorld and International FAS
Awareness Day, Ontario
http://www.acbr.com
Link to the FAS resources
http://www.safera.qc.ca
SAFERA, an FAS organization in Québec
http://www.arbi.org
Alcohol Related Birth Injury (FASD) Resource Site (Alberta)
http://www.fetalalcohol.com
FAS/E Support Network of BC
http://www.rivernet.net/~fas/
Sarnia Lambton FASD Support Group
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/
Canadian Health Network - search topic “FASD”
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fasd-etcaf/
Public Health Agency of Canada