Parenting a FASD Child (age 5-7 years)
The main developmental task for this aged child is to develop confidence to attempt new things.
Guidelines for Caregivers
- give age appropriate knowledge of FASD to the child
- be ready for problems to intensify as his world expands
- routine, consistency, help & repetition remain key
- problems for siblings increase – eg. embarrassment, stealing, fighting
- “subtle” lessons on social skills are ineffective
- medication MAY soften some behaviour problems
- sports may serve as an outlet
- discipline needs to be immediate, short, parent supervised, and planned
- child can create considerable stress within family