Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): An update on policy and practice in Australia
This paper outlines developments for the prevention of FASD and the diagnosis and support of children and young people living with FASD in Australia.
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This paper outlines developments for the prevention of FASD and the diagnosis and support of children and young people living with FASD in Australia.
This paper gives principles and strategies for practitioners supporting children with neurodiversity to engage in counselling and reflective learning.
This paper is designed to encourage practitioners to critically reflect on the role diagnostic systems play in their work with children and families.
A four-guide series on developmental differences intended for professionals supporting vulnerable children and their families.
The focus of this resource is emotional dysregulation; which may put a child at increased risk of social and emotional difficulties over time.
This resource focuses on diminished response to social reward; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of developing depression over time.
A resource on difficulty with executive functioning; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of learning and behavioural issues over time.
This series of practitioner resources describes four areas of developmental difference and outlines principles for supporting affected children.
This paper presents a review of available literature on problem sexual behaviours and sexually abusive behaviours exhibited in young people.
Defines the types of supported playgroups in operation in Australia, and assesses the evidence for their benefits for parents and children.
The Australian Institute of Family Studies acknowledges the traditional country throughout Australia on which we gather, live, work and stand.
We acknowledge all traditional custodians, their Elders past, present and emerging, and we pay our respects to their continuing connection to their culture, community, land, sea and rivers.