The debate around Alcohol in Pregnancy continues.
The ITV show ‘Exposure’ encourages the simplification of guidance give to women on alcohol consumption during pregnancy. For more information visit this ITN article
Category: Television
Teachers need to be vigilant in monitoring children born prematurely.
Teachers need to be vigilant in monitoring children born prematurely.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-26452827
This news clip from BBC Scotland highlights the importance of understanding how premature birth can impact on a child’s learning , and effective schooling.
Dr Nashwa Matta attended the Conference on this topic in London , in 2013, organised by the National Forum for Neuroscience in Special Education.
Upon her return to her post in Scotland she took the initiative to organise her own Conference to stimulate thought and debate across Professional groups on this rapidly emerging topic.
Maybe others could follow her lead?
Reports and resources on educating the prematurely born child can be found on this website using the ‘prematurity’ tag
FASD on Channel 4
The debate around children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders has been further fuelled by this channel 4 programme. The need to get this information out to schools , to enable teachers to take appropriate action in their teaching remains critical.
http://www.channel4.com/news/doctors-call-for-alcohol-tests-during-pregnancy
Barry Carpenter Education 