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  • Fetal Alcohol Forum (Issue 9)

    OFAS-UK is pleased to announce the release of the June 2013 issue of the FETAL ALCOHOL FORUM (Issue 9) with the latest research and articles from a range of experts across many countries.   To download Issue 9, click on the link.

  • FASD in the Early Years

    Practitioners may be interested in the wealth of ideas in this excellent piece written by Carolyn Blackburn.   FASD strategies for practitioners

  • New eResource on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

    NHS Scotland have launched a fantastic new resource which gives high quality information on FASD. It is worth a visit to the website! http://www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/home/learning-and-cpd/learning-spaces/fasd.aspx

  • Radio interview

    A radio interview from the recent tour of Australia

  • 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

  • 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 . LL Vol 4 2012c

  • 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…

  • FASD Article in SecEd

    An interview with Professor Barry Carpenter about FASD has recently been published in the Secondary Education Journal Sec Ed. The article can be viewed online here  

  • 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” Preview of “LL Vol 4 2012c.pdf”

  • 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.   http://www.decd.sa.gov.au/assetservices/pages/topiclisting/FASD/