"The exhibition provides information about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) - an invisible disability caused exclusively by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy," explains Cornelia Knapp, local addiction officer for the Ludwigburg district. "This damage is 100 percent preventable, but there is still a lack of awareness that even small amounts of alcohol can have lifelong consequences."
"ZERO!" aims to change this and is aimed at school pupils, young adults, students, trainees and anyone interested in raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The events of the theme week will take place in the auditorium of the Mathilde-Planck-Schule, Römerhügel 53, 71636 Ludwigsburg.
Opening of the theme week with an information event on FASD
On March 11, 2025 at 5 p.m., the theme week will open with an information event on FASD. During the event, there will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and view the exhibition. A visit to the exhibition is possible on several dates without prior registration: on March 10, 2025 from 11:00 to 17:00, from March 11 to 13, 2025 from 08:30 to 16:00 and on March 14, 2025 from 08:30 to 12:30.
Under the motto "You know it - no alcohol during pregnancy. - Ok! But really no alcohol at all or can I have a glass?", workshops will be offered that provide information about the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy in an age-appropriate way. The workshops last around 45 minutes and are led by certified FASD specialists Tanja Jäger and Sandra Romer. Pre-registration is required by e-mail to suchtbeauftragte[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de or at https://www.fb40-lk-ludwigsburg.de/.
Two digital lectures will also be offered. On March 12, 2025 at 7 p.m., there will be a training course on "FASD - lifelong consequences of maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy". Certified FASD specialist Tanja Jäger will discuss the frequency, clinical picture, personal consequences, social relevance and strategies for the school context. Registration is possible at
On March 13, 2025 at 7 p.m., Sandra Romer, also a certified FASD specialist, will talk about "FASD - how can everyday life succeed?". She will shed light on the challenges of everyday life with FASD and provide practical support tips. Please register at https://www.fb40-lk-ludwigsburg.de/veranstaltungen/infoveranstaltungen/kurs/FASD-wie-kann-der-Alltag-gelingen/25-P-FASD2. Registration for both lectures is also possible by e-mail to suchtbeauftragte[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de.
Theme week aims to raise awareness of the consequences of alcohol consumption
The exhibition and accompanying events are intended to raise awareness of the consequences of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and provide knowledge about prevention options. "We would be delighted if we could reach as many schoolchildren as possible - as the parents of tomorrow - with this important topic and provide them as professionals with important information for their daily work," says Knapp.
