NHS Scotland have launched a fantastic new resource which gives high quality information on FASD.
It is worth a visit to the website!
Tag: FASD
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Radio interview
A radio interview from the recent tour of Australia
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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
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Review of “Educating Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders”
For a recent international review of the book, “Educating Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ” please go to page 9 of the Newsletter below from the New Zealand Educational Administration and Leadership Society .
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NOFAS – UK Article
NOFAS-UK is pleased to announce the release of the eighth issue of the FETAL ALCOHOL FORUM with the latest FASD research and articles from a range of experts in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. It includes an educational article by Barry Carpenter, with specific reference to the work of Carolyn Blackburn ( currently a researcher at Birmingham City University,) some of which can be found on the NOFAS-UK website. Early Years practitioners would really find Carolyn’s study, “Building Bridges to Understanding” enormously valuable.To download Issue 8, click on the link:- http://www.nofas-uk.org/PDF/FetalAlcoholForumIssue8December2012.pdf -
Book Review
Leading Lights, the newsletter of the New Zealand Educational Administration & Leadership Society, has recently published a book review of “Educating Children and Young People With Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Constructing personalised pathways to learning”
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New advice on classroom design for students with FASD
This is a new initiative from the Department of Children’s Services in South Australia. Some helpful ideas, in a little discussed area. -
FASD Fact Sheet
This booklet, produced by National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome UK, provides a concise introduction to FASD written for parents, carers and professionals. This can also be found in the links and resources section.
National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome UK FASD Factsheet
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Barry Carpenter Publications: Australia and New Zealand
The file below contains information and purchase options for publications by Barry Carpenter Available in Australia and New Zealand
Barry Carpenter Education 