FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder): Understanding the Diagnosis

Duration: 31 mins

Description

Sandra Butcher and Rachel Jackson provide insight into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Learning Objectives

1. What is FASD, its prevalence, and its presentation?
2. The risks of alcohol consumption whilst pregnant.
3. A compelling lived experience perspective of living with FASD, and the importance of understanding a diagnosis.
4. Why FASD is commonly not recognised and often not understood.
5. The importance of a correct diagnosis and support available.
6. What the FASD manifesto is and what you can do to help people with FASD.
7. The messages for mental health professionals and policymakers.

About this Lesson

Speakers

Rachel Jackson

Member of National FASD’s Adults and Young Adults with FASD Advisory Committee