Through the awareness of one's own strengths and abilities, a person is able to understand his or her uniqueness. Through a questionnaire devoted to the competencies of pre-primary education teachers, we surveyed by means of a qualitative method. A set of 217 respondents answered questions expressing the characterization of the teacher's personality, self-reflection. The aim was to find out which competences pre-primary teachers would change or improve, i.e. how they perceive themselves in their profession. First of all, the questionnaire asked which competences teachers consider to be essential, and then we paid attention to teachers' comprehensive view of their personality, which we divided into four competence categories, namely, disciplinary and pedagogical, social and communicative, diagnostic and intervention or emotional competences.

The study theoretically presents the current state of problem or risk behaviour of pupils at elementary and high schools, as well as school prevention in Slovakia. It presents the results of content analysis of school documents, specifically of school plans of preventive activities, or work plans of prevention coordinators, with special focus on the reflection of the current state of risk and problem behaviour of the pupils in these plans. The results show that the plans take only minimal account of the current state and trends of risk and problem behaviour of pupils.

The study deals with the competences and real possibilities of primary and secondary school teachers in the implementation of prevention of problem and risky behaviour of pupils. It also looks at the current state of problem and risky behaviour among primary and secondary school pupils. Effective school prevention, in which the teacher plays an important role, contributes significantly to the creation of a safe school environment.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is an overarching term that describes the extent of eff ects of prenatal alcohol exposure. It includes the range of neurodevelopmental fi ndings and other medical fi ndings specifi c for FAS. Measurability of characteristics depends on several factors, such as diagnostic instruments, multidisciplinary focus, etc. Th e objective of the contribution is to provide the primary early care givers with recommendations for FASD screening. It involves suggestions that deal with recognition, protection and intervention of children with FASD in the most elaborate and unbiased manner. Results of the study off er selective intention of screening in preschool-aged children. Th e research was conducted with 173 children aged from 3 to 7 years. Th e authors used their own concept of selected domains indicating the occurrence of impairments in FASD domains. Specifi c quantitative and qualitative research methods were assigned to them. Th e impairments relate to anthropometric deviations determining early occurrence of FASD. Th e authors have selected the domain of basic anthropometry: head circumference, height and weight and philtrum and the obtained results from domains: auditory processing, selected cognitive components, motor system, speech and sensory processing. Conclusions defi ne basic criteria for FASD screening in general population and basic algorithm of distribution of recognized child in a system of early care in the SR. Th ey rely on the fact that there is urgent demand in Slovakia to involve participants in active FASD care.

Prenatal exposure of a child to alcohol may cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FAS/FASD). As a result, the aff ected child may exhibit lower intellect, neurosensory disorders, hyperactivity, executive functions disorder, abstract thinking and behaviour disorders combined with growth disorders and facial dysmorphia. In addition, undiagnosed and untreated children may suff er from serious secondary and tertiary disabilities. Th e aim of this paper is to provide a research overview of practical information about FAS/FASD syndrome, a presentation of the 4-Digit Diagnostic Code method and a sample of the research results by the fi rst Centre of Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of FAS in Slovakia.