Dealing with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a permanent, lifelong disability affecting a considerable number of children and young people in the UK. Looked after and adopted children, who are often born into alcohol and drug misusing families, are more likely to be affected by FASD than those in the general population. At least one-third of looked after children have a parental history of alcohol misuse. But many professionals in social work, health and education have a poor awareness of this often invisible disability, and a lack of training in how it can affect their work with children. Increased knowledge and understanding are key to successful management of this disorder – and social workers have a vital role to play.

This practice guide addresses some key questions: What is FASD, and how can it affect children? How is it diagnosed and managed? How can social workers take FASD into account in working with and placing children, and supporting them and their families? Case studies illustrate important issues, and the guide also provides signposts to a range of helpful resources.

This authoritative guide is an essential read for all those working with or looking after fostered and adopted children who may be affected by FASD, to help ensure that they provide the support these children need to reach their full potential

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Every month we release a free chapter from one of our bestselling publications. For September, as part of National FASD Awareness Month, we are sharing Chapter 7 from ‘Dealing with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder’. This chapter explores why diagnosis matters. 

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