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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Definition:
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) are a group of diagnosable medical conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth. Effects are lifelong and can include mental health conditions, learning disabilities, sensory issues, and physical manifestations such as heart defects, hearing and visual impairments, and more. Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders often have challenging school experiences. There are unique experiences associated with having an FASD, such as difficulties with memory, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. There are also significant impacts from stigma, misunderstanding and lack of appropriate interventions and support in the educational setting. (FASD United)
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Brain Injury Support Office Hours
Join us every 4th Thursday from 8:30–9:30 AM, beginning October 23rd, for monthly Brain Injury Support Office Hours. These sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more, asking questions, or sharing insights related to brain injury support. Whether you're new to the topic or have experience to contribute, all are welcome to participate in this collaborative space.
Dates and Times:
All sessions will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 AM.
- Oct 30, 2025
- November 27, 2025
- January 22, 2025
- February 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026
- April 23, 2026
- May 28, 2026
Other Health Impairment Office Hours
Join Jody Dickerson, to get to know the Other Health Impairment (OHI) category a little better and become friends with it. OHI is just as important and valid as any other eligibility category—and it’s time we give it the attention it deserves.
Join the sessions to learn more about OHI, share your experiences, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversation. Everyone is welcome!
Date and Times:
All sessions will be held from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Nov 12, 2025
- Dec 10, 2025
- January 14, 2026
- February 11, 2026
- March 11, 2026
- April 8, 2026
- May 13, 2026
Registration is required for all future sessions.
Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (PDF)
Professional Development
Brain Injury Professional Development Opportunities
- Understanding the Brain Learning Series
- 8 Magic Keys - Video
- Education and FASD Toolkit
FASD Resources
Jump to Resource Types
- Educator Resources
- Documents
- Websites
- Parent Resources
- Featured Article
- Documents
- Kids and Families
- Websites
- Other Websites
Educator Resources
Documents
Other Health Impairment Eligibility Guidance Document
OHI Eligibility Guidance Document (PDF)
CDE Brain Injury Manual in Children and Youth - A Manual For Educators, 2018
All information located in this manual is applicable to congenital and acquired brain injury
Colorado Dept. of Education: Brain Injury in Children and Youth – A Manual for Educators, 2018 (PDF)
Technical Assistance: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Technical assistance: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (PDF)
Websites
- Centers for Disease Control:
- Proof Alliance
Parent Resources
Documents
Other Health Impairment Eligibility Guidance Document
OHI Eligibility Guidance Document (PDF)
Technical Assistance: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Technical assistance: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (PDF)
For Kids and Families
- All About Me (PDF) - A packet to help adults understand kids.
- All About My Brain (PDF) - The Building Blocks of Brain Development for Kids
Websites
- FASD and COVID 19 - From the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Addiction Campuses Colorado
- Center on the Developing Child – Harvard University - These key scientific concepts are the building blocks of the core story of child development. Each page within this section provides a concise overview of a different key concept and aggregates a variety of resources created by the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child and the Center.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention FAS Prevention Team
- Colorado Classroom: Read with Me at Home - Governor Jared Polis, the Colorado Department of Education, and the Colorado Education Initiative are partnering with Rocky Mountain Public Media to provide K-3 learners, and their families and caregivers with direct-to-home remote literacy learning though “Colorado Classroom - Read With Me at Home” starting May 18 at 8 a.m. Every Monday through Friday for the next five weeks, Rocky Mountain PBS will provide 2 hours of standards-aligned K through 3 literacy and English language development lessons by master teachers to students across the state - from the Eastern plains to the Western slope. Accompanying lesson plans and work packets will be posted on RMPBS’ website for parents and caregivers to use, adapt, and build upon. Access to the lesson plans and student work packets available at rmpbs.org/ColoradoClassroom or by calling 800-274-6666.
- Illuminate Colorado: Family Support Groups and Individual Resources
- Proof Alliance: Support & Resources
- VROOM (PDF) - As you meet the new challenges that each day brings, supporting you is Vroom’s primary focus. Vroom is here to share simple and fun ways to boost learning that don’t require more time or money. Vroom tips are always free, flexible, and designed to support you in your daily life.
Other Websites
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
- NOFAS Resource Directory
- Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Questions?
For more information about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, please contact:
Jody Dickerson
Brain Injury Specialist
Email Jody Dickerson
(720) 795-2273
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