FASD in the UK: Building on 20 years of progress

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The University of Salford, in association with Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership and the National Organisation FASD, will be hosting a one-day conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), to celebrate the progress made in knowledge and understanding of the condition in the UK in over the past twenty years and to highlight the current priorities.

Featuring current research, policy and practice in FASD, this event will be of interest to policy makers, clinicians, researchers, practitioners and those who support and care for those with FASD. Watch this space for further details about speakers and topics."

We are pleased to announce a draft outline of the day:

Plenary Talks:

FASD in the UK: Where we’ve been and what’s changing From Raja Mukherjee

How we want to be treated – manifesto from people with FASD

Lived experience – featuring families affected by FASD

Photo based narrative living with FASD from Miranda Eodanable

Implications of FASD for Criminal Justice from David Gilbert

A 'round robin' session on research and innovation in prevention, diagnosis and support from leading experts Dr Mike Suttie, Dr Alan Price, Roisin Reynolds and Rachael Nielsen (GMICP).

Breakout sessions:

3D imaging practical session from

Helping someone to understand their diagnosis

Emerging clinical pathways

Training the workforce

Final Keynote from Dr Cheryl McQuire "FASD in the UK: Where we’re going"

More sessions/speakers to be announced. 

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Don’t forget the hashtag #SalfordFASD2023

 

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