Occupational therapists have the skills and capability to support diagnostic assessment across ages and developmental domains. In May 2025 updated Australian Diagnostic Guidelines were released to support the identification of the most common, non-genetic neurodevelopmental disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  

Up to nine developmental domains may be impacted by prenatal exposure to alcohol and OTs can play a critical role in identifying specific strengths and challenges experienced by individuals across the lifespan. Funding support is potentially available for those impacted. This session will explore the features of the new guidelines and provide a pathway for OTs to become much needed FASD informed practitioner.   

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 

• Explain the role of occupational therapists in diagnostic assessments across ages and developmental domains, with a focus on neurodevelopmental conditions 

• Describe the key features of the updated Australian Diagnostic Guidelines (May 2025) for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 

• Identify the nine developmental domains commonly impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure and understand how these domains influence functional performance across the lifespan 

• Recognise the unique contribution of occupational therapy in assessing strengths and challenges for individuals with suspected or confirmed FASD 

• Outline practical steps to become a FASD-informed practitioner, including knowledge, skills, and resources required for best practice 

• Discuss pathways for funding support available for individuals impacted by FASD and how OTs can assist families in accessing these supports. 

This session is suitable for: 

• Occupational therapists across all career stages, keen to learn more about FASD and the new FASD Guidelines 

• Occupational therapists working in paediatrics, disability, mental health, community, justice, or adult services 

 

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

DATE: 

Wednesday 11th March 2026 

TIME: 

11:30am – 1:00pm | VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS | 

11:00am – 12:30pm | SA |  

10:30am – 12 noon | Qld |  

10:00am – 11:30am | NT |  

8:30am – 10:00am | WA |  

The session will run for approximately 90 minutes. 

Please login 10 minutes before the scheduled presentation time  

VENUE 

This is a 100% virtual event. You will receive an email with details to access the event one day ahead of the scheduled event date 

CPD HOURS: 

Total CPD claimable workshop hours: 1.5 hours 
Please allow 48 hours for your CPD Certificate to be loaded in your CPD Tracker after course completion. 

ACCESS: 

This session will be recorded. 

Participants will be able to access the recording and course materials online in their OTA account for the event and for a further 12 weeks after the event. 

REGISTRATION FEES 

EARLYBIRD – Book on or before 7 February 2026 

OTA Member: $54 

OTA Student/New Graduate Member: $49 

Non-member: $70 

STANDARD – Book on or after 8 February 2026 

OTA Member: $60 

OTA Student/New Graduate Member: $54 

Non-Member: $78 

(All pricing is inclusive of GST) 

RSVPS close 11:55pm AEDT on 9 March 2026 

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DISCLAIMER 

All information is correct at the time of publication. OTA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the CPD calendar as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, and changes.  

All resources including copies of the presentation, along with all supporting documents and links are not for distribution and are the property of the presenter.  

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

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CONTACT US 

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