Dear teachers – here are some things we’d like you to know about supporting a child with FASD in your class.
For International FASD Awareness Day, we asked a group of adults and young people living with FASD (and their caregivers) – what do you wish the world knew about you?
Can drinking alcohol while breastfeeding harm my baby? If I do have a drink, how long will the alcohol remain in my milk? We asked mum of two Elissa Strumpher to answer some common questions about alcohol and breastfeeding.
Kelly Skorka is a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland. Her research is exploring the benefits of looking at strengths, hobbies and interests – not just challenges – when supporting children and young people with FASD.
David Tucker is a researcher and PhD candidate who has been working on the Make FASD History in the Pilbara project. We asked David to share some of the project’s findings around the role of men in supporting their partners to not drink alcohol during pregnancy.
After the Banksia Hill Project uncovered high rates of FASD and severe neurodevelopmental impairments in young people in detention, researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute developed Reframe Training – a course to help professionals coming into contact with these young people understand their needs and respond appropriately. Reframe Training lead and facilitator Dr Hayley Passmore shares why this program is urgently needed and what it aims to achieve.
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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