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With little awareness of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and growing concern about their prevalence, practitioners need to know how to cater for children affected, finds Caroline Vollans

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There are lots of children that are experiencing the effects of maternal alcohol consumption but are going unidentified and unsupported with their precise needs. And their numbers are growing. Yet despite the increasing prevalence of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), there is little awareness and knowledge of them in the UK. So, do you know how to spot and support a child that has FASD?

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is a general term used to describe the broad-ranging effects on the foetus and child that occur as a result of maternal alcohol consumption in pregnancy. The sooner this syndrome is identified and responded to, the better the prospects for the child.

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