Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and the Lifelong Effects: Are we really doing enough?
11th February 2016
NewLink Wales training course
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the leading, known, preventable intellectual disability and is only caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. International studies have suggested that 1 in 100 people may have FASD; other studies have suggested that 5 in 100 people have this condition, meaning that there could statistically be between 8000 and 40,000 babies born a year with this condition in the UK, though it is unlikely that many would be diagnosed. Naturally these babies grow up and will require support throughout their lives.
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Identify the causes of FASD
- Explore the long term effects of FASD on young people and adults
- Explain the difference between FAS (Foetal Alcohol Syndrome) and FASD
- Discuss the behaviours and needs of someone with FASD throughout their different life stages
- Relate FASD development to the style of support and type of work being delivered
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