PAE/FASD Trying Differently Rather Than Harder
- Published: 20 October 2022
An introductory webinar for teachers and SNAs will take place online on Tuesday 29 November, 5.00 - 7.30pm. Email info@alcoholforum.org to book your place
This workshop will provide a brief overview and awareness building about PAE/FASD in the classroom and community. Because the structure and function of the brains of those with PAE/FASD are different, those with this condition learn and retain information very differently than the general population. The workshop will include the most common behavioural and cognitive difficulties associated with it and point to some simple adaptions to services that can be made. Suitable as an introduction for those with little or no knowledge of FASD.
Learning outcomes of 2.5 hour training Participants will:
- Start to understand the contributing factors and incidence rates for FASD in Ireland and around the world.
- Become familiar with common signs and symptoms of FASD, and the typical difficulties for both those with the condition and supporting professionally when these are misunderstood.
- Understand some of the underlying biological challenges that give rise to the cognitive and sensory issues typical in FASD.
- Start to develop an understanding of the principles of how the brains affected by PAE/FASD are different so that expectations and support can best be tailored to each child/person.
Take Away Resources: Participants will also leave with handouts, link to the most relevant websites and newly developed tool called “My Kind of Mind, A Guide to Understanding [FASD]”
Facilitator: David Gerry BSc Biology & Psychology In addition to raising two now 30+ year old adults with FASD, he has co-founded charities/non-profits in two countries to advocate for and support other families raising members with this condition.
