Abstract
Acquired as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a set of disorders characterized by physical, cognitive, learning, and behavioral impairments. One of the most challenging aspects of this condition is that people with FASD often struggle to make safe and appropriate choices. This article highlights safety factors that can be implemented by both caregivers and professionals. Consideration of these factors may reduce the likelihood that some people with FASD will come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Recommended Citation
Clark, Barb; Brown, Jerrod; Freeman, Nikki; and Russell, Anne
(2015)
"Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Safety Considerations for Caregivers and Professionals,"
Forensic Scholars Today: Vol. 1:
Iss.
4, Article 7.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/forensic_scholars_today/vol1/iss4/7