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Publication Date: 2017
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Understanding Adverse Experiences and Providing School-Based Supports for Youth Who Are High Risk with and without FASD
Flannigan, Katherine; Rebus, Michaela; Mitchell, Neda; Gear, Amber; Basisty, Brandy; Couling, Katelynn; Whitford, Cliff; Moore, Michael; Meunier, Scott; Smale, Ken; Pei, Jacqueline; Rasmussen, Carmen
International Journal of Special Education, v32 n4 p842-857 2017
Youth who are high risk (YHR) face numerous adversities, and those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) may experience even more complex challenges due to the compounding impact of brain dysfunction. However, very little research has been conducted to understand or characterize this vulnerable group, or explore potential strategies for supporting their specific needs. In the current study, we sought to characterize some of the adverse experiences of YHR with and without FASD (N = 90) who were attending an innovative school that supports students who have struggled in other educational settings. We also examined services offered at this school and explored whether service access and several social and educational factors differ between youth with and without FASD. Findings indicate that YHR with FASD have more complex needs and a different pattern of service use than YHR without FASD. These findings are discussed in the context of how we might better support YHR and foster successful outcomes.
Descriptors: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Student Needs, At Risk Students, Foreign Countries, Evidence Based Practice, Best Practices, Charter Schools, Adolescents, Special Schools, Student Personnel Services, School Community Programs, Indigenous Populations, Student Characteristics, Comparative Analysis, Statistical Analysis, School Health Services, Mental Disorders, Student Records
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada (Edmonton)
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