Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

What are Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and why do foster carers need to understand what they are.

Learning outcomes:

•           What is now known about the impact of a mother’s alcohol use on the developing foetus.

•           How will that present when the child is born.

•           Will all babies whose mothers drink alcohol during pregnancy have FASD and does the impact vary.

•           How do we talk to people about FASD and how to avoid or reduce the risk. How do we motivate people who at first don’t want to know.

•           Is all of the damage to these babies irreparable? What might be able to be improved.

•           How can they be supported with their physical health and development.

•           What challenges face children with FASD.

•           How can we work with children who have FASD to improve their experience of childhood.

•           What approaches can help the child to develop improved self-esteem and confidence through positive relationships and support.

•           How can foster carers provide an environment which can maximise the child’s quality of life.