Course information

A24 - FOETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER IN THE CLASSROOM

Provider: FASD Ireland

Address: FASD Ireland CLG, 51 O'Connell Street, Ennis, County Clare, V95 YY19

Web: https://www.fasdireland.ie/

Contact: Administrator

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Email: https://www.fasdireland.ie/contact-us

Telephone: 065 6703096

Category A : Short or basic level courses
Format

Online

Objectives

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

Content

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. 
Target Group

This workshop is open to anyone working in Education in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Suitable for: SET's, SNA's, LSA's, SENCo's, Teachers and School Leadership Team working in Ireland or Northern Ireland.

Entry Requirement

You will be asked to provide your school location and email address when registering for a place.

Selection Procedure

Contact FASD Ireland or visit their website: https://www.fasdireland.ie/workshops

Qualification
n.a.
Assessment
n.a.
Accreditation
n.a.
Background

The workshop has been part-funded by St Francis Credit Union, Co Clare.

Dates / Availability
22 October 2024, 6 - 8pm
Location
Online
Region
Ulster,Munster,Leinster,Dublin,Connacht
Application
Visit FASD Ireland website
Cost
Free