Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Description

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a pattern of mental and physical defects that can develop in a foetus when the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy.

The timing and frequency of the alcohol consumption during pregnancy are major factors in the risk of a child developing FAS.

The ingestion of alcohol does not always result in FAS.

The effects of FAS are irreversible.

Fact sheets

Training / Help

SEaTSS can support students with this condition.

To refer to SEATSS please use this link:

https://eforms.redbridge.gov.uk/single-point-of-access-referral-form-for-education-support/

Videos

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome key facts video

Key facts & photographic images in a short information video.

Educational implications

Educational Implications for teaching pupils with FAS.

Effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A 7 minute film summarising the effects of FAS.

Lesson Resources

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Student / School Package

Student and School package free to download.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Student / School Package

Learning Aids

Twinkl Website great resources

Available from: Twinkl resources

Highly recommended This is a great site with great clear resources for Literacy, Numeracy, Assessment, Language, Rewards, Visual timetable, Curriculum areas

Illustrations

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Photo Image

Photo image of a young child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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Useful tip when wearing masks

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the educational implications for students who have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
- ensuring good clear firm routines with visual support
- enforcing simple rules and consequences
- rewarding good behaviour
- providing emotional nurturing and ensuring emotional safety
- supporting fine motor difficulties contact Newbridge Outreach or OT for ideas
- considering regular fine motor activities such as Healthy Hands
- supporting fine motor needs with increased access to ICT- contact SERC for support.
What is the rate of occurance of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

It is estimated that between 0.2/1.5 in every 1000 live births.
How can I help a pupil who has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
You can help by
- ensuring you provide good clear boundaries
- provide visual support
- enforcing simple rules and consequences
- rewarding good behaviour
- providing emotional nurturing and ensuring emotional safety
- support fine motor difficulties - Newbridge Outreach, SERC and OT can all offer advice
- Healthy Hands and Healthy Body
- support recording difficulties with greater access to ICT
What effect can the alcohol have?
Alcohol crosses the placenta and can
- stunt foetal growth and weight
- create distintive facial stigmata
- damage neurons and brain systems
- cause pychological or behavioural problems
- physical damage

Family Resources

The National Organisation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Phone:

0208 458 5951

Email:

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Website:

http://www.nofas-uk.org/

Description

The National Organisation on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome provide

DVD's, books, leaflets to provide specific information relating to FAS.
News and events
Training

Comprehensive collection of links relating to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Website:: http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_fas.htm
Description: This is primarily a USA based weblink, but it has really good links and summaries that are worth looking at to save searching the web.

Contact a family

Website:: http://www.cafamily.org.uk/
Description: A UK wide charity providing advice, information and support to parents of all disabled children.