Learning with FASD

Learning with FASD is an online portal that provides Australian school educators with evidence-based resources and tools to support young people with FASD.

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Join FASD Research Australia on Friday 30 October for the launch of its NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence at the University of Sydney!

Educators are welcome. Registration is free, with limited places.

Find out more via @FASDHub: https://t.co/sF49Yyj0fl

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Did you know up to 75% of mental health conditions emerge before age 25?

Young people with #FASD are more likely than their peers to experience mental health challenges. Regular check-ins and predictable routines can help.

Read our factsheet: https://t.co/SPDd6VFVLx

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Not sure on the next steps when a student may need further assessment?

Our guide explains the six-stage #FASD referral and diagnostic process, with a focus on the stages most relevant to primary teachers and support staff.

Explore the guide: https://t.co/OoWCSeiXp0

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What can make transitions easier for students with #FASD?

Familiarity, routine and preparation can help. Our factsheet shares practical ways to support young people with FASD through periods of change: https://t.co/dXq0GNyq9C

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Looking for practical professional learning about #FASD?

Our self-paced course takes about an hour across three short modules, with evidence-based information and practical strategies for Australian teaching and support staff.

Start here 👉 https://t.co/gjkcUc0Je0

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Secondary school can be difficult for young people with FASD. New routines, changing teachers and classrooms, and greater expectations for independence bring unique challenges.

Check out our short video for more information on FASD in adolecence: https://t.co/EtTkMOGWu4

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Looking for classroom strategies you can use tomorrow?

@EducationGovtNZ's updated guide to FASD and learning includes targeted strategies for Years 1–8 and 9–13, built around a useful reminder: try differently, not harder.

Explore: https://t.co/zgtlV4vArI

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How can #FASD and trauma affect a young person’s experience of school?

Our short video explains the relationship between FASD and trauma and what this can mean in the school environment.

Watch now 🎬
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A school day can place many demands on a child with #FASD. Our video ‘A Day in the Life’ shows common difficulties a child may experience and how they can affect mood and behaviour throughout the day.

Watch now 🎬
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FASD is estimated to affect 2–4% of the general population, which means there is likely a child with #FASD in every Australian classroom. FASD remains underdiagnosed and is often misdiagnosed.

This Awareness Month, learn more:
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Today is International #FASD Awareness Day 🔴

9:09am on 9 September represents the nine months of pregnancy. We can raise awareness of FASD and support alcohol-free pregnancies.

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Packing a school bag. Moving from maths to reading. Remembering each step in an instruction.

These all rely on executive functioning, which #FASD can affect.

Our factsheet covers what educators can look for and ways to help: https://t.co/vljxmbpvqi

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September is International #FASD Awareness Month 🔴

Red Shoes Rock began when RJ Formanek wore red shoes to stand out and start conversations about FASD.

Wear red shoes or socks, share a photo and use #RedShoesRock.

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Every student with #FASD has an individual mix of strengths and support needs. @FASDHub's short video introduces key classroom considerations to help educators understand and support students. Watch here: https://t.co/GTEaIYJ5sl

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Test your FASD knowledge! 🤔 True or false: reducing visual clutter in a classroom doesn’t help students with #FASD focus and self-regulate.

Take our quick quiz to check your knowledge of effective classroom strategies: https://t.co/BCj1SweJ9b

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Small changes to the classroom environment can make a meaningful difference for students with #FASD. Reducing visual clutter, supporting predictable routines and considering sensory needs can improve comfort and focus. Explore more strategies: https://t.co/Cz3Wwx4wCn

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Consistent communication between home and school can help everyone understand what supports a student best. Our factsheet includes practical guidance and a customisable template for collaborating with parents and caregivers: https://t.co/aoDJMtifCe

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Good classroom support begins with finding the right fit. @POPFASD's FASD-Informed Teaching Framework helps educators think about four key elements: Knowing the student, teaching practice, environment and brain-based needs. Explore the framework: https://t.co/TseZcUBtaV

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Explicit teaching can help students with #FASD develop social and emotional skills. Our factsheet shares a practical framework developed by @POPFASD that educators can use to support social skills, emotional understanding and wellbeing. Read more: https://t.co/lZ1WJyXxRN