Evidence-based resources to help educators understand and support children with FASD in Australian primary schools.
Developed in collaboration with researchers, experts and educators across Australia.
Understanding FASD
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe the impacts on the brain and body of individuals who were prenatally exposed to alcohol. This section contains resources designed to equip primary teaching and support staff with the knowledge and skills to understand FASD and it’s impacts on learning and behaviour.
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Classroom Strategies
This section contains resources designed to equip primary teaching and support staff with the knowledge and ability to effectively support and accommodate students with FASD in the school environment.
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Family Engagement
This section contains tools and resources to assist primary teaching and support staff to engage with, and support families of students with FASD.
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Who we are
Learning with FASD was developed by the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, and received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health. Learning with FASD was informed by input from researchers, experts, and educators across Australia.
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Resources on offer
Understanding FASD in the School Environment
Guide: Referral and Diagnosis
External Resources
Project partners
Acknowledgement of Country
We would like to acknowledge that The Matilda Centre is located on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. Our team acknowledge and honour the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders and ancestors, past and present.
