Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Awareness Raising Training

Welcome to FASD Training

I primarily deliver "awareness raising" training. Preferably, this is delivered on a "face-to-face" basis as this can then include both experiential and interactive elements. Ideally, the training would be about 5 hours but I can alter the timings to suit the audience (e.g. maybe just 10:00 - 2:00 for foster carers). I can also do an online version which would be about 3 hours in duration. The training is aimed at everyone working with children, especially those working in the care system where FASD is over-represented, including Social Workers, Foster Carers, Adopters, teachers, and Social Work students.

The contents of any session would include the following, although these can be "tweaked" to meet your needs:-

  • Alcohol in Society........do we have a problem with FASD?

  • What impact can alcohol have on the embryo and the developing foetus

  • The prevalence of FASD.........how common is it?

  • Diagnosis - What is being looked for, and how is it determined?

  • Strategies for helping children impacted by prenatal exposure to alcohol

  • Looking at the implications of FASD for those working with Children who are Looked After

Understanding FASD

What is FASD?

FASD, caused by maternal alcohol use during pregnancy, leads to lifelong challenges. Prevention through alcohol avoidance is crucial.

Signs and Symptoms

Recognising signs like facial features, developmental delays, and learning issues is vital for early intervention and support.

Support

Supporting children with FASD means understanding how affects the embryo during pregnancy; and using strategies to mitigate those effects.