Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

by Maria Catterick, Liam Curran

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a useful introduction to the most common non-genetic learning disability, which is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Written by two FASD experts, it describes how alcohol can harm the foetus and disrupt development, and explains how FASD affects individuals at different stages of their lives. With the aid of simple, illustrative diagrams, photographs and charts, it shows how you can identify FASD and gives guidance on how mothers at risk can be helped. It also provides advice for parents or carers on how children, young people and adults with FASD can be best supported. Accessible and informative, this is the essential guide to FASD for social workers, family placement teams, child protection workers, foster carers, adoptive parents, midwives and teachers.

Genres: Adoption

168 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great introduction to FASD for a wide range of people - it has something for parents, teachers, medical practitioners and even employers. The authors hit the right balance between factual information and practical strategies for the reader to use. The book is readable and interesting but doesn't skimp on detail and is obviously well researched and fairly comprehensive. I think that most professionals in education and social work, who don't have specialist knowledge in this field, would find it a valuable resource.

[Karen J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calm factual perspective on FASD.

As a preschool teacher, I felt totally unprepared, ill equipped to support a child we suspected was living with FASD. This book is well written, not hysterical, but factual and calm - just the way we need to approach FASD. I now have a wealth of information to guide my practice. Thank you. Would highly recommend this book.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative.

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great starting point when learning about FAS. Simple language and an easy layout make this reference accessible to both parents and professionals. Describes what it is like to care for an FAS individual at the different stages of life as well as giving tipsl on how to cope/deal with FAS on a daily basis.