NOFAS Profile: Jennifer Rice & son Chris Goudy - FASD & Education

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The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) is the leading voice and resource of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) community. Founded in 1990, NOFAS is the only international non-profit organization committed solely to FASD primary prevention, advocacy and support.

NOFAS seeks to create a global community free of alcohol-exposed pregnancies and a society supportive of individuals already living with FASD. NOFAS effectively increases public awareness and mobilizes grassroots action in diverse communities and represents the interests of persons with FASD and their caregivers as the liaison to researchers and policymakers. By ensuring that FASD is broadly recognized as a developmental disability, NOFAS strives to reduce the stigma and improve the quality of life for affected individuals and families.

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[MondoBeno]

I had lots of kids in my class with FAS. A regular classroom is very hard for these kids, because "sitting still" or "sitting quietly" is difficult. Come to think of it, "sitting quietly" is hard for any kid.

I found that kids with FAS or ADHD need lots of physical activity. TV and video games should not be allowed in the home.

[mommadog1]

Although my son with FASD is now 22 we went through the same thing when he was in school. I got so sick and tired of the IEP meetings and having to tell each teacher, each year about the FAS. It made me angry and frustrated me. At one point I pulled him out and home-schooled him. Now he has been out of school since '08 and is taking CNA classes. He has worked very part time jobs until now, college was not an option for him because it is just to much for him.