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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders pre-training evaluation: what Irish social workers are saying
- Authors:
- ORAKWUE Nneka, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Irish Social Worker, Autumn 2012, pp.17-21.
- Publisher:
- Irish Association of Social Workers
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in an unrecognised condition in the Republic of Ireland, despite high levels of alcohol consumption. As a result, many clinicians working with affected children lack the necessary skills to identify affected individuals. This evaluation ascertained the need for formal FASD training and education amongst Irish social workers. Twenty four questionnaires revealed the level of knowledge about the condition. There was an overall lack of awareness on what to do when faced with such a child. An interagency collaborative effort is recommended for the identification and management of all FASD cases, with a clear line of communication between all agencies involved.
An evidence-based training and support course for caregivers of children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in New Zealand
- Author:
- GIBBS Anita
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 12(1/2), 2019, pp.73-84.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline the development of an evidence-based training and support course for caregivers of children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in New Zealand, and a brief evaluation undertaken. The seven-week caregiver training course takes an empowerment and advocacy orientation, and the aim is to assist caregivers who are caring for children with, or suspected to have FASD, develop greater resilience and strategies to help their families live successfully with impairments in a disabling society. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 13 parents and caregivers received a seven times two-hour weekly group programme of talks, exercises and case study discussions focused on the following objectives: an increased knowledge of FASD; an increased knowledge of successful strategies and interventions that can be used to help families; and having an opportunity to foster strong peer-support relationships with others who share the lived experience of FASD. A brief interview-based evaluation was undertaken to ascertain caregivers’ views of the course, its benefits and limitations. Findings: Caregivers valued both the content and process of the training course. They highlighted that strength of the training was the delivery by experienced, professionally trained caregivers of children with FASD. They valued the opportunity to spend time with peers in similar circumstances who understood the challenges of parenting a child with FASD. Originality/value: A short evidence-based specialist training course for parents and caregivers with an empowerment and peer-support orientation is beneficial to parenting children with FASD. (Edited publisher abstract)