FASD in The Classroom.

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability caused as a result of pre-natal alcohol exposure. 

According to the HSE, 1 in 10 babies born in Ireland today will live with some form of FASD, with 10% of these living with the most profound degree of the condition, needing lifelong care. FASD is Ireland’s most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder.

FASD Ireland is the national organisation supporting people living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Ireland, their families/carers, and supporting professionals.

We are delighted to launch our next offering of free workshops for anyone working in the Education Sector in Ireland or Northern Ireland.

This 2-hour workshop focusses on FASD in the Classroom. There is no requirement to have a child or young adult in your class, school or college to be able to attend this workshop.

In the workshop, we will cover:

• An overview of FASD
• How to recognise FASD in the classroom.
• Transition from Primary to Secondary and beyond.
• How we can support children and young people living with FASD into education, rather than out of it.
• Alternative approaches and strategies to help with teaching.
• When it all goes wrong.
• Where to go for help.

Dates: 10 September, 6pm
22 October, 6pm

Length: 2 Hours

Suitable for: SET’s, SNA’s, LSA’s, SENCo’s, Teachers and School Leadership Team working in Ireland or Northern Ireland.

Location: Online

Cost: No charge

Presented by: Tristan Casson-Rennie - CEO FASD Ireland

Registration Link: www.fasdireland.ie/workshops

This workshop is open to anyone working in Education in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The workshop has been part-funded by our friends at Saint Francis Credit Union, Ennis, County Clare. You will be asked to provide your school location and email address when registering for a place.

Please note: If you wish to book onto this workshop, please do attend. If, after booking, you change your mind about attending, let us know.