Advocates of FASD students in Qld schools push for more support, prevent future in correctional services
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MarMarch 2021 at 12:44am
Natasha Reid is petitioning for FASD to be recognised as a disability so students can access one-on-one support.
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The Queensland government is being called upon to better recognise fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) as a disability in schools by a passionate researcher, with the support of parents, caregivers, and experienced health practitioners.
Key points:
A Queensland researcher, with peer support, is pushing for school-aged children with FASD to be better supported
Currently, diagnosed children do not have access to in-school support without an associated recognised disability