Evidence-based research shows that individuals with a neurodevelopmental disorder such as FASD who receive early interventions and support will have markedly better long-term life outcomes than those whose disability goes unrecognised and therefore unsupported.
Those working in the early childhood education sector play a huge role in supporting children and whānau as they navigate their way through the first years of life.
Kōwhiti Whakapae
Kōwhiti Whakapae is a practice and progress tool developed by the Ministry of Education to sit alongside Te Whāriki, Aotearoa New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum framework. While Te Whāriki tells us what we value in early learning, Kōwhiti Whakapae provides the how—offering specific markers to help kaiako move from "noticing" learning to intentionally "recognising and responding" to foundational skills.
• Click here to access our info sheet summarising the tool with respect to FASD in ECC.
• Click here for an extended resource.
NOFASD Australia has developed a comprehensive suite of resources designed to give early childhood educators research-based strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of children with FASD.
The suite of resources was launched on 9th September 2022. They're designed to raise awareness of FASD for those working in the Early Childhood sector to help build educator knowledge, skills and understanding, but they'll also be useful for families where a child has either diagnosed or possible FASD.
There's an educator's guide, a poster, a brochure and some videos in the group of resources.
Find out more here about the 'Through Different Eyes' resources.
