Developmental Disabilities
A Teaching Resource Web-Kit
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American's with Disabilities Act
Administration for Children and Families
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) results from prenatal exposure to
alcohol.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is the most severe and results from alcohol
passing from the placenta to the fetus in sufficient amounts to have lifelong
effects. FAS is one of the most common known causes of mental retardation
and is entirely preventable.
Characteristic physical features of FAS may include small eyes, thin upper lip and smooth skin in place of the usual groove between the nose and upper lip, smaller brain, improperly formed heart, and growth deficiencies. Many children with FAS have some degree of learning or cognitive disability, poor coordination, short attention span, and emotional and behavioral problems. Vision and hearing may also be affected. These characteristics are thought to continue throughout the lifespan.
Fetal alcohol effects (FAE) refer to conditions of babies who are born with lesser degrees alcohol related symptoms.
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Myth: People with disabilities always have problems with transportation.
Reality: People with disabilities are capable
of arranging their own transportation, although they may have difficulty obtaining
affordable, accessible transportation in some areas. People with disabilities
drive, ride a bicycle, walk, and use public transportation.