Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Support Group
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) describes a spectrum of permanent and often devastating birth-defect syndromes caused when the pregnant mother consumes alcohol. The main effect of fetal alcohol exposure is brain damage, which can be caused during any trimester, because the fetus's brain continues to develop throughout the entire pregnancy.
My son 17yrs, has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum,I just like to know from DS Friends, that deal with teenagers. What are there behaviors they deal with and how they handle them. Like what kind of consequences do one should give to them. How much freedom should one give and for how long. Plus when do one allow them to start dating and if so what would be the boundaries. I do have a good understanding about FAS but I just thought I would see what others in my situation have done in raising their teenager with FAS. Any feed back would be greatful.Frances
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my 7 year old is developing the same thing . the things is fas and spectrum disorders varrie and consequences is out of the question as behavior management is the key. if you want to talk drop me a line
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HI GUYS READ MY REPLY IN DISCUSSION ON FAS.MUCH LOVE MARGE
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