The FASD Kaleidoscope Stage 1

somersetmiracles
May 23
2 min read

Updated: Aug 21

Exploring the spectrum of need, how alcohol can impact each area of the brain; tuning into the symptoms to support strategies....

Neuro-developmental Trauma Training: FASD Informed™ Education

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

· Recognise how FASD impacts developmental age & the brain domains

· 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

· Confabulation, processing & communication

· Safeguarding & risk assessment

. Good practice in accessing support from multi-disciplinary teams

Good practice in neurodevelopmental support informs us that working towards being ‘FASD Responsive’ includes empowering families & all members of the team who support 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 (90 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

Minimum 5 places per booking