Parental substance abuse may place a child at an increased risk of harm.
From the list below, identify three (3) indicators that a child may have been exposed to parental substance abuse.
a.
A child comes in and tells you that mum had a glass of wine with dinner
b.
The child or mother experience complications at birth, including low birthweight
c.
A parent forgets to pack a child’s lunch on one day
d.
Symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder in the child - including erratic sleep patterns and weak muscle tone
e.
The child has difficulties at school, or their attendance at school or care is inconsistent