The University of Sydney is running a parenting program for parents of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This excellent evidence-based program can be delivered in person or by webinar and is available for free until July 2017.
The highly successful Stepping Stones Triple P Program for parents of children with disabilities now has resources that allow the programs to be specifically tailored for FASD, aimed to address the challenging behaviours commonly displayed by these children.
Young people with developmental disabilities demonstrate behaviour problems at a rate approximately 3 to 4 times higher than other children. If left untreated these behaviour problems severely impact their families. Parents can experience high levels of stress, making it difficult to maintain positive relationships with their child and other family members.
The impact of family stress and a child’s challenging behaviours often extends to other environments, such as school and social gatherings. This reduces the likelihood that the child will achieve their potential, engage effectively with peers, and participate in their community. This can lead to social isolation for the child and their family.
The program will help parents of children aged 2 – 12 years with FASD to:
Raise happy, confident kids
- Set family rules and routines
- Manage problem behaviours and encourage positive behaviours
- Teach their child new skills
- Take care of themselves
- Participate in their community
The Stepping Stones Triple P Program for FASD:
- Is an evidence based program that can be tailored to the specific behaviours of children with FASD
- Will be delivered by practitioners who have experience in FASD. Practitioners will be supported by experts in the field including Professor Stewart Einfeld, Professor Bruce Tonge and Associate Professor Kylie Gray
- Will teach parents cutting edge, evidence-based methods to address challenging behaviours and teach their child new skills.
Until July 2017 the Stepping Stones Triple P program is being delivered for free. Parents based in NSW who are willing to complete surveys throughout the program will be thanked with up to $125 in Coles/Myer Gift Vouchers.
For further information or to arrange program delivery for parents of children with fetal alcohol disorders, please contact the NSW Stepping Stones Triple P research team at fhs.steppingstones@sydney.edu.au or on (02) 9114 4060.
