Education: The FASD Kaleidoscope Stage 1

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Exploring the spectrum of need in education, how alcohol can impact each area of the brain; tuning into the symptoms shown in the indoor & outdoor classroom

Neuro-developmental Trauma Training: FASD Informed™ Education

Aim: To provide an overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder & its co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions to support NICE Quality Standards for FASD:

· Recognise the brain domains and how FASD impacts development

· How the teratogen alcohol informs the spectrum of need and co-occurring conditions

· The impact of alcohol on the brain and its vulnerabilities

· Identify how alcohol is neuro-developmental trauma

· Review developmental milestones in the womb; the lifelong impact of brain damage

· Examine the developmental divergence of peers

· Communication & safeguarding risks

. Good practice in getting support from multi-disciplinary teams

. Pathways to 'FASD Informed' services

Good practice in neurodevelopmental support informs us that working towards being ‘FASD Responsive’ includes empowering all members of the multi-disciplinary team who come into contact with child/ren with prenatal exposure to alcohol.

Although individual indicators vary greatly, this is an illustrative example of what life might be like for someone with an FASD profile:

I might appear to be very articulate but have problems understanding what you had just told me, as well as keeping track of what I was asked to do to correct my behaviour.

I might be very impulsive without thinking of the consequences; and, even if corrected, I may do it again because I have great difficulty learning from experience.

I might appear truculent and challenging and act inappropriately for my age.

I might be anxious and developing mental health issues because I am being bullied misunderstood so often.

I might have real skills and talents, I am unable to demonstrate consistently because my life is so disorganised and stressful.

Online live delivery (120 minutes)

FASD InformedTM Education delivered by an experienced qualified team, tailoring a bespoke service to support your team in becoming FASD ResponsiveTM

To request further information or to book info@fasdinformed.co.uk