This course will help you to develop an understanding of how to assess and diagnose FASD within a local child development service including assessment of key domains, and diagnostic formulation.
Location: RCPCH London
The key aims of the course are to raise awareness of FASD amongst paediatricians from all specialities, including neonates.
- The course will cover the background and research base to FASD and the salient features and issues associated with this condition.
- The course has a practical element and aims to equip paediatricians, particularly community/ neurodevelopmental paediatricians, to be able to assess children in their clinics.
- The workshops will explore and give attendees skills to take a thorough ante-natal history, especially the alcohol and drug history, as well as explore other factors that could contribute to a child’s difficulties with their development and behaviour.
- The skills gained in exploring this subject with parents will be transferable to others areas of paediatrics and ‘having difficult conversations’ with parents and children.
- The course aims to ensure that a broad formulation, rather than a single diagnosis, is considered to help a child receive the appropriate support they require.
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