How to win with FASD and School

The first day of school begins with a sigh of relief once your child reaches their classroom, but then so do the countless phone calls, poor grades and not to mention those fantastic one on one meeting with teachers.Just thinking about it makes my stomach turn, not to mention what it does to your kids. Really, though. Could you imagine having to go somewhere everyday just to get in trouble with teachers and teased by other students? No wonder your kids put you through hell every morning and do everything in their power to not go to school.?But, have no fear! Your child's school experience does not have to be like that. Educational institutions and Caregivers can be successful and even have a great relationship, if done right. It can be the difference between your kid with FASD succeeding or just another source of frustration for them and you.I have come across a fantastic document from Alberta Education's 'Learning and Teaching Resources Branch', called Redefining Success: A Team Approach to Supporting Students with FASD. It's an amazing resource, which provides you with fantastic resources to make the school year the most positive and rewarding experience for teachers, caregivers and students. The downfall of the article is that it is 86 pages and as caregivers of a student with FASD, finding that kind of time is very tough. So, I'm giving you the Coles notes. I have provided you with the five most important strategies that will help bring you and your child success throughout the school year. Think of it as a 'How to Conquer School Guide'.If you do get an opportunity to read a few more pages, I encourage you to click the link below and read the full document for yourself. You will be glad that you did. I'm sure of it.1. BUILD RAPPORT WITH SCHOOL STAFF This, in my opinion, is the most important Rosetta Stone Portuguese thing you can do for yourself as a caregiver and as an advocate. In order for someone to put themselves in your shoes, you must first put yourself in theirs. In this case it would be the teachers turn to put on your shoes, that of the caregiver. For the vast majority of teachers, they want to do well, they want to make a difference in your child's life and help them build skills to be successful. However, most teachers have not been through any kind of training about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. It is your job to teach them about the disability through constant communication, whatever type of communication that may be. I had the opportunity to work in a high school for a semester with some truly, wonderful teachers, however their mandate as a school is to teach academics. But, like many schools, are underfunded and too under staffed to deal with the demands our kids place on them. To build rapport with the staff at the school you need to have an abundance of patience (I know it's easier said than done, trust me, I know) and LOTS of tenacity. Whatever it takes to get them on your side and your team, do it! Even if that means buttering them up with some of your famous brownies or cupcakes. Remember, some teachers who do not understand FASD will think your part of the problem, so do your best to show them otherwise by building great rapport with them.2. MAKE A LIST OF STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF YOUR STUDENT WITH FASD FOR SCHOOL STAFF Guess what? Contrary to popular belief you are the expert on your child. A strategy that worked for me, was I created a cheat sheet about the student with FASD. Make a one pager about what works with your child and what does not. I was once told by a teacher that if it's more than one page, the chances of the teachers reading it are slim because they are so busy.

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