Darwin: Understanding and Responding to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

A one-day workshop for carers and professionals looking to develop new knowledge and skills to support children,young people and adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Join me for this practical workshop, where you'll gain an understanding of the impact of FASD and the essential elements of support for individuals with FASD at all stages of life, from children to adults. Whether you're in childcare, family services, education, justice, or NDIS, this workshop offers practical insights and tools to better address the needs of those with FASD.

In this one-day workshop, we will be exploring topics including:

• What is FASD? How does prenatal alcohol exposure affect the brain?
• Common features of FASD
• Assessment and diagnosis
• FASD practice principles for supporting children, young people and adults
• Developing care plans and interventions
• Therapies and NDIS funded supports
• Managing complexity in child protection and youth justice settings
• Supporting strengths of people with FASD 
• Case Studies - applying FASD practice to common scenarios

What's included:

• morning tea and lunch; tea/coffee - all dietary preferences are catered for
• handouts and resources to download.

Details:

• 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
• Seminar Room, North Australia Research Unit, ANU, 23 Ellengowan Drive Brinkin NT 0810

About the presenter: Prue Walker is a clinical social worker and FASD specialist who has been presenting on FASD in the NT since 2009. Prue works with care teams to support children, young people and adults with FASD including those with complex challenges. Prue's background includes managing remote child protection services and she brings her knowledge of current developments in FASD to the Territory context. For more information visit https://pruewalkerfasd.com/