This training is for anyone working directly with children and families in Greater Manchester who want to understand more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This includes all staff working in early years settings, education, primary care and adoption/fostering services.
The half-day session offers an introduction to FASD. It aims to adhere to the preferred UK FASD language guide and best practice in FASD training and is CPD accredited. It covers terminology pre and post SIGN 156 Clinical Guidelines and the NICE FASD Quality Standard. The course will contain discussions regarding alcohol in pregnancy, FASD prevalence with discussion re high-risk groups and how FASD can present across the lifespan. It will also look at how to get a diagnosis, associated issues and what can happen without support and mental capacity. Participants will be given information on where to learn more.
This session will take place via Zoom. A joining link will be sent to you a day in advance of the session.
