FASD- Early Adolescence – guidelines for teachers
- the FASD adolescent still requires consistency, strong academic supports, and patience
- hormones are present but without the boundaries & social skills
- the teen may appear to be functioning higher than he really is
- sequencing problems may still persist
- teen will require immediate feedback
- other emotional problems may coexist
– depression
– eating disorder
– suicide ideation
– emotional alienation
- outrageous behaviours may continue (eg. temper tantrums)
- school suspensions