Developing inclusive practice for young children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders : a framework of knowledge and understanding for the early childhood workforce / Carolyn Blackburn.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword. - Acknowledgements. - 1. Introduction: the role of teratogens in children's developmpent. - 2. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. - 3. Policy for early childhood inclusion and intervention. - 4. Theory, assessment, pedagogy and support. - 5. Framework of knowledge and understanding to support young children prenatally exposed to alcohol/diagnsoed with FASD. - 6. Making human beings human: relationship-based early childhood inclusion and intervention. - Appendix A: Sensory preferences profile. - Appendix B: Sensory passport. - References. - Index.

"Written by one of the UK’s top experts in the field, this practical and informative resource explores the complex and compounding socio-cultural, historical and political factors surrounding maternal drug and alcohol use, and the implications this has for young children’s learning and development across the childhood workforce. The book provides a framework of knowledge and understanding as a tool to develop inclusive practice. Developing Inclusive Practice for Young Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is an essential read for all early childhood professionals and practitioners. It offers a range of pedagogical strategies to improve children’s long-term developmental trajectory, whilst supporting children and families in a sensitive, respectful manner." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE