FASD Elephant (TM) #011: The Secondary Disabilities of FASD

People with FASD (including FAS) have both primary and secondary disabilities. Secondary disabilities are those disabilities that arise because of a mismatch between the brain damage and factors in the environment--they are not directly caused from the brain damage. Streissguth, et al (1996) conducted a four year study on the secondary disabilities of 415 individuals with FASD and found six secondary disabilites: Mental Health Problems - 90% of the 415 had mental health conditions of any type; 61% had ADHD and more than 50% had depression. Disrupted School Experiences - Over 60% had disruptions in school... from suspensions to drop-out. Trouble with the Law - 60% had trouble with the law, with shoplifting and theft the most common crime. Confinement - 50% had been confined, either incarcerated, inpatient mental health hospitalization, or inpatient chemical dependency treatment. Inappropriate Sexual Behavior - 49% had displayed inappropriate sexual behavior, most common was sexual advances, sexual touching, and promiscuity. Alcohol and Drug Problems - 35% had chemical abuse problems. Feedback or comments may be sent to: Michael__at__FASDElephant__dot__com.

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FASD Elephant (TM) #011: The Secondary Disabilities of FASD is an episode from FASD Elephant™ Podcast & Blog by Michael L. Harris, MA, LP, SEP.

This episode is 16:12 long.

This episode was published on Oct 18, 2007.

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