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  • National FASD has released a major new report: The Cost of Inaction on FASD

    National FASD has released a major new report, The Cost of Inaction on FASD It explains that FASD is costing the UK billions of pounds each year. It suggests an FASD Prevention and Response Programme to help ensure people with FASD get the support they need. https://mailchi.mp/fasd.me/for-those-in-england-please-share-your-views-on-proposed-send-reforms-21577774?e=bccad5cbec

  • National FASD has today released a major new report, The Cost of Inaction on FASD

  • Engagement; Approaches to Assessment and Pedagogy

    As the new academic year begins, many teachers will be reflecting on the neurodiversity of the children in their class groups. Engagement has been widely researched as a guiding foundation educational principle in the UK and internationally. That research tells us, time and time again, that “engagement is the single best predictor for successful learning.”…

  • FASD Awareness Month

    May this FASD Awareness Month bring greater understanding, compassion, and support to all affected. Let’s unite in our efforts to educate, prevent, and uplift. Wishing a brighter future for every individual touched by FASD. Why dont you check out some of the websites :- EUFASD – www.eufasd.org National FASD (UK) – https://nationalfasd.org.uk/fasd-awareness-month-2023/

  • Trauma Informed Insights – Exploring Sports Sanctuaries

    In this blog Vicci Wells from the Youth Sports Trust , and discusses the creative use and development of her concept of Sports Sanctuaries . Using the Inquiry Cycle developed by Professor Barry Carpenter, Riverside School in Northern Ireland, went about researching the impact of co-creating sanctuaries with learners with special needs, to support their…

  • National FASD Welcomes New Trustees | National FASD

  • My FASD and Me

    Check out the fabulous range of resources from the National FASD organisation.Highly recommended are the Calming Cards, and the Break it Down Board. These both work well not only with children with FASD, but with any neurodevelopmental condition.Have a look and see what is available –  Merch – National FASD

  • Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

    Quality standard [QS204] Published: 16 March 2022 We have waited years for this! At last we might get our children with FASD what they need. This quality standard covers assessing and diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in children and young people. It also covers support during pregnancy to prevent FASD. It describes high-quality care in priority areas…

  • New Report on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

    This report was launched on Monday 21st March in London, FASD  ‘The Time is Now’ – the National Perspective on Ramping up FASD Prevention, Diagnosis, and Support Services https://nationalfasd.org.uk/learn-more/policy/innovation-best-practice/ It was serendipity that the new NICE Standard on FASD came out the week before, but combined they are a powerful voice.

  • Factsheets – FASD

    FASD Hub Scotland have produced these FASD factsheets, using their personals and professional knowledge of FASD to build a comprehensive bank of factsheets for caregivers and professionals. There are factsheets specifically for teachers, which give useful tips and interventions. https://www.adoptionuk.org/factsheets-fasd