In this episode, host Sophie Guy speaks with Dr Sara McLean about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Dr Sara McLean is a registered psychologist and researcher. She has conducted extensive work to identify the role and impact of developmental differences and FASD in children in out-of-home care.

 

In this episode you will learn: 

Prevalence of FASD and the reason for its increase in recent years (06:10)

How is FASD diagnosed? (12:28)

What does effective therapeutic intervention look like for children with FASD? (18:33)

What is helpful for practitioners to know about working with children with FASD? (25:46)

Further information and resources:

What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)?: https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/what-is-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd

Understanding the impacts of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) on child mental health

How to support children living with FASD

How to support caregivers and families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Systems and service supports for children and families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

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FASD HUB

 

 

Visit https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/podcast/fasd-podcast/ for all links and further information.