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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Problem: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a pattern of mental and physical defects which develops in some unborn babies when the mother drinks too much alcohol during pregnancy.

Possible FAS Symptoms:

* Growth deficiencies
* Facial abnormalities
* Organ deformities

Size of the Problem: Recent studies by researchers Ernest Abel and Robert Sokol suggest that the incidence of FAS can conservatively be estimated at 0.33 cases per 1,000 live births.

Recommendations: The Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse urges women who are pregnant or anticipating a pregnancy to abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages.

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Discussion Boards

In honor of Down Syndrome awareness month, some parents shared about the joys, trials, and new meaning their child has brought to their lives.

We shared about unusual places that we have found our kids doing their schoolwork.
I shared a picture of my son doing school, outside in a cage my kids had made, with the rabbit, reading about Colonial Times. So funny.
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Another mom told us that it was common to find her oldest son on the roof with a mattress doing schoolwork. Oh my!
This was a fun topic.

I love the discussion boards! It's a great place to receive tips, tidbits, make friends, and brag on our kids.
Come share with us!


Tip of the Week

It is very important is to praise your child when he or she does well.

Children that have trouble academically are often very good at a variety of other things.
Find out what your child really enjoys doing, such as dancing, working with children, playing soccer, or working with computers. Give your child plenty of opportunities to pursue his or her strengths and talents. There are so many successful people out there that may not have known what they were created to do and be if their parents and teachers wouldn't have helped them along the way.

Watch for next week's tip on finding the ways your child learns
best.

--Robin

To learn more about how you can help your child with learning
disorders visit:
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