FASD often impacts learning and educational experiences.
Individuals with FASD tend to have unique educational experiences that may not be ideal due to a lack of adequate support and understanding of what FASD is.
FASD United is committed to learning more about and supporting individuals with FASD and their families through their educational journey.
FASD United’s National Education Survey 2026
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FASD United’s National Education Survey Results 2024
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Students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) often have challenging school experiences.1 There are unique experiences associated with having an FASD, such as difficulties with memory, executive functioning, and emotional regulation.2 There are also significant impacts from stigma, misunderstanding, and lack of appropriate interventions and support in the educational setting.3 To quantify these challenges, the FASD and Special Education Survey focused on educational experiences for students with FASDs. The survey, which was based on a similar survey completed in 2017-184, was active from March 2023 to February 2024. A total of 684 caregivers, professionals, and self-advocates from 43 states responded, sharing strengths, barriers, and recommendations.
[1] Lees, B., Riches, J., Mewton, L., Elliott, E. J., Allsop, S., Newton, N., Thomas, S., Rice, L. J., Nepal, S., Teesson, M., & Stapinski, L. A. (2022). Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder resources for educators: A scoping review. Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals, 33(3), 797–809.
[2] Felgueras, N., López-Díaz, J. M., & Garrote, I. (2024). Effects of Developmental Timing on Cognitive and Behavioral Profiles in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Considerations for Education. Behavioral Sciences (2076-328X), 14(6), 431. https://doi-org.ezproxy.co.carver.mn.us/10.3390/bs14060431
[3] Cleversey, K., Brown, J., & Kapasi, A. (2017). Educating Adolescents with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Caregiver Support Needs. Journal of Child & Family Studies, 26(10), 2843–2851. https://doi-org.ezproxy.co.carver.mn.us/10.1007/s10826-017-0776-7
[4] Center for FASD Justice & Equity. (2018). National FASD Educational Equity Project