Sensory Issues

Great explanation for sensory issues: All sensory input come to the brain via the nerves to the spinal cord and into the brain. At the base of the brain there is a section that is suppose to split up the input (visual, auditory, taste, tactile) and send it to the proper part of the brain to be interpreted and dealt with. In individuals with central nervous system damage (such as those with FASD) the brain sends the signal to the wrong area, which is why you may hear someone say a sound makes her teeth hurt, or some children say the light is "too loud." The brain misinterprets these signals often as pain since they are sent to the wrong area. It's literally painful for them.

It's SO Individual!

As a Caregiver, it's important not to compare yourself to other parents, even other FASD parents. Your child will hit milestones in their development - it's just going to look different and take a little longer. -Jeff Noble