Length: 55 mins
In this webinar Dr Alan Price, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Salford, covers a general introduction to FASD, discussing the complicated presentations, adversities and mental health conditions, and provides advice on best practice and support strategies.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. It likely affects about 3-4% of UK children but is rarely diagnosed due to a lack of recognition, training and infrastructure. Most of the children who are diagnosed with FASD live with adoptive parents or foster carers, are care experienced, and often have a history of Adverse Childhood Experiences and attachment disruption.
“I liked the fact that it was presented in a positive manner, all too often we hear about the negatives. This has made feel less concerned about FASD in general.” – Hub member
Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Salford
Dr Alan Price’s PhD thesis was on the additional impact of childhood trauma on cognitive and behavioural functioning in children with FASD. He is currently working with colleagues and others in the NHS and charity sector to develop a training programme for parents and carers of children with FASD.
Alan is a founding member of the UK FASD Research Collaboration, and he is a member of the Professional Advisory Panel for Irish FASD charity EndPAE. Alan has delivered talks and lectures on FASD to academics and other professionals, families affected by FASD, the general public, and students of Public Health, Psychology, Nursing, and Midwifery.
He is also part of a group that delivers a regular training event on FASD for paediatricians hosted by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.