Overview
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause a woman’s baby to be born with a wide range of physical, behavioural and learning difficulties. They may not be detected at birth but can become apparent in later life and carry lifelong implications.
Many children born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) are not diagnosed correctly, their struggles may go unnoticed, and they may not receive the support they need.
An additional family member may attend for free with a paying attendee when joining from the same PC/laptop. You only need to book one ticket as there is space on the booking form to note the additional attendee.
Please note that payment by ‘invoice request’ is only available where professionals have agreed to pay for a ticket for a family they support.
Event outline
Topics covered:
- Challenges caused by exposure to alcohol and pre-birth trauma in the womb
- How challenges may present
- The continuum of needs
- Holistic strategies to support children
Facilitators
Nuala Hemphill
Nuala is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in teaching and management within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) sector. In her role with the charity, she delivers workshops and courses, contributing her extensive expertise to support and educate both families and professionals. She also plays a vital role in the Trauma & Attachment Education Advocacy service, where her background as an adult psychotherapist and specialist trainer is invaluable. Nuala is well-versed in trauma defences, reactive attachment, foetal alcohol syndrome, anxiety, and ADHD, bringing a wealth of knowledge to her training and advocacy work. In addition to her professional experience, Nuala has personal experience as an adoptive parent and kinship grandparent carer. This personal connection further enriches her understanding and empathy, allowing her to offer nuanced and compassionate support to those navigating similar circumstances.
Attending details
On booking you will receive an ‘order’ email followed by a ‘ticket details’ email which contains the Zoom information.
You need a Zoom account to access this event. You can sign up for free here: https://zoom.us/freesignup/
The Zoom link, meeting ID and passcode are in your ‘ticket details’ email. Please check your junk folder, add the event to your calendar, and keep the email safe for use on the day of the event.
Zoom will ask you to sign in, and to register for the event, so please allow time for this before the event starts. The email address requested is the one associated with your Zoom account. You can register at any point before the event starts and we advise you to do this asap so we can help if you have any difficulties.
We will use the Chat function to allow you to ask questions during the sessions. The events are best viewed on a PC or laptop. Please have the latest version of Zoom installed. You can download the software here:Â https://zoom.us/download
Please note that you may not record the sessions or take screenshots. This is to maintain confidentiality and privacy for attendees.
Many of our events have waiting lists. If you are no longer able to attend please let us know so we can offer your place to someone else.
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