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<blockquote data-quote="BeachPeace" data-source="post: 450789"><p>I too have an adopted son that has brain damage from fetal exposure to drugs and alcohol. One of the things I found early on was adding a Neurologist into the mix was very helpful in medical management. </p><p>Fetal Alcohol Exposure is not a psychiatric disease and there is no "cure".</p><p>Medication has improved my son's life tremendously and helps him think and manage his behavior. </p><p>I don't mean to sound negative but your grandson may have limitations that he cannot help. If you are aware of what they are it will help you plan accordingly. </p><p>My son has extreme difficulty with numbers and zero impulse control - both things that are common with children who have Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), or ARND. The zero impulse control is what lands alot of these kids in jail. </p><p>The parents here are very wise and this is a great place to start. </p><p></p><p>PS - Depending on your grandson's level of functioning, it may be worth looking into to obtain a court order for guardianship after he turns 18. Some Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) parents do this to protect their children from the legal system. If his is mentally functioning as a 10 year old for example, he may need your protection over his medical, legal, and financial affairs. </p><p></p><p>Hugs and Good Luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BeachPeace, post: 450789"] I too have an adopted son that has brain damage from fetal exposure to drugs and alcohol. One of the things I found early on was adding a Neurologist into the mix was very helpful in medical management. Fetal Alcohol Exposure is not a psychiatric disease and there is no "cure". Medication has improved my son's life tremendously and helps him think and manage his behavior. I don't mean to sound negative but your grandson may have limitations that he cannot help. If you are aware of what they are it will help you plan accordingly. My son has extreme difficulty with numbers and zero impulse control - both things that are common with children who have Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), or ARND. The zero impulse control is what lands alot of these kids in jail. The parents here are very wise and this is a great place to start. PS - Depending on your grandson's level of functioning, it may be worth looking into to obtain a court order for guardianship after he turns 18. Some Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) parents do this to protect their children from the legal system. If his is mentally functioning as a 10 year old for example, he may need your protection over his medical, legal, and financial affairs. Hugs and Good Luck! [/QUOTE]
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