A new resource equips frontline health professionals to recognise and respond appropriately and compassionately to people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and other neurodevelopmental impairments.

We all have a role to play in preventing FASD and supporting people who are living with the effects of FASD to experience quality of life. It's essential that all professionals, agencies, services and communities work together to support people with FASD and their whānau.

The on-going development of a skilled and supported workforce is essential to achieve this.

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Introduction to FASD - Free online learning from Te Pou

This is a free introductory course for frontline professionals to better recognise and respond compassionately to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). It's designed to support the development of essential skills required for a range of professionals from across the community to build a shared understanding of FASD and how to respond effectively. It's hopeful this will better enable professionals to work together across services, disciplines and sectors to take a consistent approach towards contributing to positive outcomes for people with FASD and whānau.

To start the course, you will need to set up a user account which will enable you to log in and keep track of your learning. For each module completed, you will receive a certificate acknowledging one hour of continuing professional development. Click here to access the website and sign up.

All tamariki are unique and have mana and the journey to oranga and success for tamariki with FASD needs special knowledge and practice. Studies suggest 30-50% of children and young people in care will have FASD. The challenges of this brain-based disability can heavily impact tamariki, their whānau and the social workers, caregivers, schools and professionals surrounding them. If you are working with a child or young person with FASD or other neuro-developmental condition, it's important to know 'yes' there is something you can do. Check out the resources