Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Learning Environment
for Students With
FASD
ANNIE ZURRER
Strategies for Teaching Students
with FASD
Establish structure
Noise solutions and physical setup
Classroom environment and rules
Observe and interpret behavior
Create opportunities for success
Communication
Personalize learning
Patience and resilience
Establish Structure
Structure means doing the same thing in the same order in the
same manner with the same expectations
Designate specific areas for quiet work and downtime
Tell students ahead of time if routine has to be changed
Give advance notice when switching from one activity to another
to ease transitions
Structure in a Flexible
Environment
Take FASD students needs into consideration when setting up the
classroom
Provide a space where they can work near other students and a
space to take breaks
Keep the layout similar throughout the year
Make minor changes in small steps
Strategies for Creating Structure
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ814375
https://www.fasdoutreach.ca
http://
www.education.gov.yk.ca/pdf/publications/fasd_manual_2007.pdf
http://inclusive.tki.org.nz/guides/fasd/