Stage two adoption training

Training outcome: By the end of this training session you will have an understanding of the cause and challenges of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and how it may impact your family. 

Training aims

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)  is a disorder caused by maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. In this short training we aim to build on the brief information we presented in your initial Preparation Training and look a little deeper into what FASD is and what this might mean for your family. 

"The whole session was extremely informative, relaxed and enjoyable."

During this session we will:  

• break down the terminology
• address the stigma
• discuss what FASD  might look like in children
• explore strategies and ways of thinking that help our children in a practical way at home, in school and with our friends and family. 

Training delivery

This session is led by Joy, an experienced adoptive parent. She explains why it is important, "The statistics suggest that, as adopters, we are far more likely to parent a child who has been exposed to alcohol than one who hasn’t. These children fall under the banner FASD."

Joy explains, "I use my personal experience of parenting two children on the spectrum to bring this condition to life. I aim to  offer a balanced view which acknowledges the unique set of challenges parenting a child with FASD brings whilst showcasing the fun wealth of beauty, and sheer delight it also creates."

"The training was genuinely fantastic. The information was detailed but necessary and valuable."