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Product Identifiers

PublisherKingsley Publishers, Jessica

ISBN-101849053944

ISBN-139781849053945

eBay Product ID (ePID)202669828

Product Key Features

Number of Pages168 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameUnderstanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder : A Guide to FASD for Parents, Carers and Professionals

SubjectChildren with Special Needs, Gynecology & Obstetrics

Publication Year2014

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Medical

AuthorLiam Curran, Maria Catterick

SeriesJkp Essentials Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight10.6 Oz

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2014-007799

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsThis book calls for appropriate assessments and interventions, and a collaborative approach to supporting the complex needs of individuals with FASD. This message is one that needs to be heard far and wide! Written in easy to understand language, this informative book is a ""must"" for anyone caring for or working in the field of FASD - the tools and strategies for success cover a wealth of practical and helpful tips., This book calls for appropriate assessments and interventions, and a collaborative approach to supporting the complex needs of individuals with FASD. This message is one that needs to be heard far and wide! Written in easy to understand language, this informative book is a "must" for anyone caring for or working in the field of FASD - the tools and strategies for success cover a wealth of practical and helpful tips.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal618.3/26861

Table Of ContentIntroduction, Chapter One - What is Fasd? Chapter Two - Fasd Recognition, Screening and Diagnosis, Chapter Three- Fasd Across the Lifespan, Chapter Four - Fasd - Tools and Strategies for Success, Part Five - Fasd - Future Policy and Practice, Conclusion, References, Appendices, Appendix A - Sleep Study Questionnaire, Additional Resources

SynopsisUnderstanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a useful introduction to the most common non-genetic learning disability, which is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.Written by two FASD experts, it describes how alcohol can harm the foetus and disrupt development, and explains how FASD affects individuals at different stages of ......, Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a useful introduction to the most common non-genetic learning disability, which is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.Written by two FASD experts, it describes how alcohol can harm the foetus and disrupt development, and explains how FASD affects individuals at different stages of their lives. With the aid of simple, illustrative diagrams, photographs and charts, it shows how you can identify FASD and gives guidance on how mothers at risk can be helped. It also provides advice for parents or carers on how children, young people and adults with FASD can be best supported. Accessible and informative, this is the essential guide to FASD for social workers, family placement teams, child protection workers, foster carers, adoptive parents, midwives and teachers., Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a useful introduction to the most common non-genetic learning disability, which is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Written by two FASD experts, it describes how alcohol can harm the foetus and disrupt development, and explains how FASD affects individuals at different stages of their lives. With the aid of simple, illustrative diagrams, photographs and charts, it shows how you can identify FASD and gives guidance on how mothers at risk can be helped. It also provides advice for parents or carers on how children, young people and adults with FASD can be best supported. Accessible and informative, this is the essential guide to FASD for social workers, family placement teams, child protection workers, foster carers, adoptive parents, midwives and teachers.

LC Classification NumberRG629.F45C42 2014