Frequently Asked Questions

Some young people with FASD have other related conditions that make school especially challenging – such as ADHD, auditory or visual processing conditions, physical issues around toileting or other personal needs, sensory issues related to the environment, foods, etc. It’s key to stay in close touch with the doctors to rule out physical issues – remember that there are more than 400 conditions that can co-occur with FASD. If something is consistently a challenge, there is likely a reason for it, it is not because the person with FASD is not trying. It’s not because they are ‘naughty’.