Overview

Understand how to support children and young people with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that often goes unrecognised.

Key Learning

• Introduction to FASD

• How alcohol affects development

• Common challenges for people with FASD

• Strategies for working with young people with FASD

• Signposting to further information and resources

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects 3-5% of the population in Scotland, yet as a mostly hidden condition it often goes unrecognised. It is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition resulting from pre-natal alcohol exposure and can affect an individual’s development across all areas. This training will introduce attendees to the condition and offer suggestions on strategies that support people with FASD within education, the community and in their family life. There will also be an opportunity to ask our knowledgeable trainers any questions, and all attendees will receive a digital handbook following the course. This interactive course is suitable for all those working with children and young people in a professional capacity, in particular education, social work and the third sector.

Facilitators

This session will be led by the FASD Hub Scotland team, who all have lived or professional experience of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Since launching in 2019, FASD Hub Scotland has been funded by the Scottish Government to provide support services to all families affected by FASD in Scotland including through 1:1 support, an advice line, online community and training. It is managed by Adoption UK in Scotland, and is backed by over 40 years of providing support to care experienced children, young people and their families.