Overview
The aim of this one day module is to introduce the clinical concepts of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)Who is Foetal Alcohol Syndrome aimed at?
All health and social care professionalsCourse Length
1 dayLearning Outcomes
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:-
- To aid understanding of the nature and prevalence of FAS and FASD both nationally and internationally
- To aid understanding of the common physical/cognitive impact effects of FAS
- To aid understanding of some of the diagnostic tools used to identify FAS
- To understand the impact on FAS and FASD on the cognitive ability and behaviour of a child
- To understand the connection between ADHD and FASD
- To discuss best practice in terms of educational/social interventions with children diagnosed with FAS and FASD