How should I identify specific strengths and needs for a student with FASD?
Check the student’s academic history if available, such as report cards, notes from parent-teacher conferences or medical reports. Talking to your student (or his/her parent) informally will reveal many answers about why they have liked teachers or school in the past as well as their strengths and interests. This will give you a direct resource and provide insight to how your student wants to learn as well as show the student you are genuinely interested in his/her success.
