Advancing social work curriculum to challenge Fasd-related stigma and promote strengths-based family engagement

Bibliographic Data

ID21495934
AuthorsSusan Evans (0000-0003-0347-604X, Australian College of Applied Psychology, corresponding author)
Year2024
Pages1-14
Publication date2024-05-03
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Work Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0261-5479 • E-ISSN: 1470-1227
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02615479.2024.2320713
OpenAlexW4396605404
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited38

The need for professionals to become educated in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) has emerged as a critical topic in child and family settings. FASD is sometimes described as being entirely preventable implying blame toward mothers and negative attitudes toward people with FASD. Without preservice education to address stigma associated with FASD, social workers are at risk of exacerbating deficit-based models of FASD care. Guided by an Australian study with health professionals who have skills in FASD assessment and care, this paper advances an agenda for social work curriculum capable of challenging FASD-related stigma to promote strengths-based family engagement

Curriculum · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Psychiatry · Sociology · Child Abuse and Trauma · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects · Psychology · Social Work