FASD and trauma
Secondary School ResourcesThis video explains the co-occurrence of FASD and trauma and explores how this can affect young people with FASD in the school environment. If you would like to learn more about this topic, ‘FASD and complex trauma: A resource for educators’ is a detailed resource designed to support schools, educators, and community members to recognise, understand, and work effectively with students with FASD and complex trauma.
References
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