When it comes to FASD prevention, awareness and management, men play a vital role. Whether as partners supporting an alcohol-free pregnancy, or as fathers raising children with FASD, mentors to young people, or peers and role models, men are important in many arenas. In this live panel event, originally aired on 29 September 2022, our expert panel explored the special role that men play in families and communities, as well as the difficulties that men face.
In this live panel event, originally aired on 4 August 2022, our expert panel looked at the issue of alcohol use in breastfeeding and its potential harms on the infant. In particular, the physiology relating to alcohol and breastfeeding, the ‘Australian Guidelines to Minimise Harm from Alcohol’ and the national awareness campaign on alcohol and breastfeeding.
Every person living with FASD is unique and has individual strengths and needs. Every person living with FASD has different health problems, different challenges, different life circumstances, and different journeys towards diagnosis and throughout life. In this live panel event, originally aired on 13 July 2022, our panellists shared their experiences of FASD.
Many clinicians tell us they don’t ask about alcohol during pregnancy, as they don’t know how to ask, what to advise or where to refer. In this session held on 1 December 2021, we presented a case study of a woman who is drinking alcohol during pregnancy and heard the perspectives of a panel of health professionals and a biological mother.
As a social worker, part of Prue Walker’s role is to make sure that children and families are supported before, during and after their FASD assessments. In this video, Prue shares a snapshot of some of the ways she helps families through this challenging time.
Knowing is not the same us understanding. We asked a group of young people and their carers with lived experience of FASD to share some things they wanted health professionals – the paediatricians, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and more involved in FASD diagnosis and management – to understand.
Our thanks go to the remarkable families who gave their time and invited us into their homes, school and life. Their stories are testament to their hardwork, dedication, love and resilience in bringing up these children and young people.
We also acknowledge the expertise and professionalism of the health professionals who gave us their time to film in their clinics and offices.
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