This professional learning session explores the neurodevelopmental impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol and other substances, with a particular focus on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). It draws on NHS guidance which describes NAS as a group of withdrawal symptoms that may occur in newborn babies following exposure to certain prescribed or non-prescribed substances during pregnancy, most commonly opioids, while also recognising

Essential Transitions Safeguarding Support for nurseries, schools, alternative provision, EOTAS providers, colleges and other settings working with children, young people, and adults with complex needs through prenatal alcohol exposure, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Early booking is recommended to support thorough planning and a smooth, well-managed transition. Our online workshops are delivered at a time convenient for your team and may include family consultation

The FASD Informed Stage 4 Programme is a specialist training pathway designed for workers supporting children, young people and adults who have been exposed to Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE) and/or drugs. The programme equips teams to consider safeguarding the neurodevelopmental impact of prenatal alcohol exposure and to deliver support that is developmentally appropriate. It encourages good practice to avoid making assumptions and maintains a strong focus on safeguarding th

Essential safeguarding training for teams supporting children, young people and adults with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and co-occuring complex needs where there are challenges across education, health and care. This bespoke course is designed for multi-agency teams where needs are complex, presentations may be stuck, and safeguarding, educational, medical or home challenges require a thoughtful, co-ordinated response. We tailor the

For professionals supporting complex, stuck, educational challenges, fluctuating capacity, edge of care for children or young adults with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Fluctuating Capacity and co-morbid complex needs. 'FASD-informed practice' acknowledges the need to see beyond an individual’s presenting behaviours, to consider 'symptoms' and to ask..... ‘What does this child or young adult need?’ rather than ‘What is wrong with this chil

For those supporting children and young people with complex presentations of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and overlapping complex needs This is a bespoke session designed to consider the needs of the child that you support who struggles with transitions due to demand avoidance, preservation, fluctuating capacity, anxiety and/or aversion to change of routine which might triggers feels of being unsafe and out of control. Book early , well ahead of

Essential training: What are the differences? 'FASD is the most severe of the neurodevelopmental disorders in terms of its far-reaching...

Interpreting theory into practice, strategies to support Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder This is a follow on session from the Stage 1 where we take a deeper dive and use what we know or what information we have gathered to start considering how to ' stop before we start' ...... We start by recapping reflecting on providing a safe space for 'just being', setting new expectations and working with the family to identify a method together to 'switch' an unsafe hyper-fixation We d

Exploring the spectrum of need for professionals supporting stuck cases & families with complex overlapping needs 'FASD is the most severe of the neurodevelopmental disorders in terms of its far-reaching impact on functioning across the lifespan, and requires a unique approach to support and understanding' Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Cassie Jackson Neuro-developmental Trauma Training: FASD Informed (™) Professional Aim: To provide an overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectru

Providing a safe space & setting new expectations... we offer a fresh page Following on from our Stage 1 course 'What is FASD?' we...

Consider prenatal alcohol exposure to support early intervention.... what difference could there be if we 'rule it in' before we rule it...

For professionals assessing & supporting learning disabilities in children and adults with complex overlapping needs through the brain...