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Advocates of FASD students in Qld schools push for more support, prevent future ‘in correctional services’

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
- There are concerns that unaddressed cases are at risk of disengaging with education and having long-term social issues
Currently, diagnosed children without an associated disability cannot access individualised learning supports, including one-to-one teacher aides.
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