1. HONOURING THE BACKSEAT DRIVERS
Full Speed Ahead
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Parent Retreat FASD Network of Sask.
2018

2. PRIMARY DISABILITIES
Buckle Up
These refer to characteristics that are directly caused by prenatal alcohol exposure
Physical
Cognitive
Bumps Ahead
Behavioural
Sensory

3. PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Delayed motor development
Problems with fine and gross motor control
Poor balance
Lower height or weight
Auditory impairments
Poorly developed body systems

4. COGNITIVE DISABILITIES
Difficulty with memory
Confabulation
Slower processing
Short attention span
Impaired executive functioning
Difficulty setting and reaching goals
Problems generalizing
Problems connecting cause and effect
Poor receptive language skills
Trouble with abstract concepts

5. BEHAVIOURAL DISABILITIES
Dysmaturity
Problems with social skills
Trouble with social cues
Impulsive actions
Mood swings
Lack of inhibitions
Perseveration
Reacts poorly to changes in routine
Poor understanding of ownership
Hard time regulating emotions
Vulnerable to peer pressure
Easily overwhelmed
Unrealistic expectations

6. Sensory impairment can result in over or under sensitive:
SENSORY DISABILITIES
Sensory impairment can result in over or under sensitive:
Taste
Smell
Touch
Hearing
Sight
Proprioception
Vestibular Input
Everyday we are bombarded with sensory information
Sensory Processing – receiving and interpreting this information
Sensory Integration – when all the senses work together

7. SECONDARY CHALLENGES Mental health issues Addictions Justice Issues
Education and employment
Housing and homelessness
Relationship and friendship issues
Sexuality
Parenting with FASD
Detour Ahead

8. DRIVING DIFFERENTLY From Won’t To Can’t Annoying
Frustrated, challenged
Lazy
Tired of failing
Liar
Filling in the blanks
Fussy
Oversensitive
Acting younger
Being younger
Attention seeker
Needs contact/support
Inappropriate
Displays behaviours of a younger child
Road Changes

9. FOLLOWING THE CURVES “STRAIGHT ROADS DO NOT MAKE SKILLFUL DRIVERS”
Curves Ahead
Paul Coelho
“DIFFICULT ROADS
OFTEN LEAD TO THE
MOST BEAUTIFUL
DESTINATIONS”
Zig Ziglar

10. GOING THE WRONG DIRECTION
“PEOPLE MAY SAY YOU
ARE GOING THE WRONG WAY
WHEN IT IS SIMPLY A
PATH OF YOUR OWN WAY”
WRONG WAY
Unknown

11. HITTING A DEAD END “JUST BECAUSE YOU’VE COME TO A DEAD END, IT’S
NOT TIME TO GIVE UP. FIND
Dead End Ahead
A DIFFERENT ROUTE AND
KEEP PRESSING FORWARD”
Joel Orsteen
“OFTEN WHEN YOU THINK
YOU’RE AT THE END SOMETHING,
YOU’RE AT THE BEGINNING OF
SOMETHING ELSE”
Fred Rodgers

12. ALWAYS REMEMBER “EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CHAMPION -
Success Ahead
“EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CHAMPION -
AN ADULT WHO WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON
THEM, WHO UNDERSTANDS THE POWER
OF CONNECTION AND INSISTS THAT THEY
BECOME THE BEST THAT THEY CAN BE”
Rita F. Pierson

13. MOST IMPORTANTLY LISTEN TO OUR CHILDREN
“JUST BECAUSE I’M NOT ON YOUR
ROAD DOESN’T MEAN I AM LOST”
Kids at Work
Unknown
“WHILE WE TRY TO TEACH OUR
CHILDREN ALL ABOUT LIFE,
OUR CHILDREN TEACH US
WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT”
Angela Schwindt

14. Please Visit www.skfasnetwork.ca FASD Caregiver Support Facebook Page
For More Information:
Please Visit
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FASD Network Toll Free Number:

15. THANK YOU! Enjoy the Ride!
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