Diagnosing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Workshop for Psychologists

Did you know FASD is 2 ½ times more prevalent than Autism Spectrum Disorder yet often not explored as part of a comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment.

NOFASD Australia is the peak advisory body providing a strong voice for individuals & families living with FASD & to promote prevention, intervention & management.  

NOFASD is offering training for psychologists to understand and diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The full day workshop will include;  

• What is FASD?  
• Aetiology and Epidemiology  
• Lifelong impacts of FASD 
• Diagnostic Process  
• Interview  
• Talking with mothers about their prenatal alcohol use  
• Facial Features  
• Neurodevelopmental Domains - assessments and analysis 
• FASD and trauma  
• FASD and Common co-occurring conditions  
• Report Writing 
• Interventions, supports and the NDIS 

COST: $450 (plus GST & BF) / person 
LOCATION: Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub 
DATE:  Friday 29 November 2024  
TIME: 9:30-4:30 inclusive of lunch break. A light morning tea will be provided.