FASD Hub Scotland

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FASD Hub Scotland provide tiered support services to all parents/carers across Scotland and professionals supporting families of people who were, or may have been, exposed to alcohol during pregnancy, which can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

As FASD Awareness Month comes to a close, our biggest message is simple: Thank you to every child, young person, adul...
30/09/2026

As FASD Awareness Month comes to a close, our biggest message is simple:

Thank you to every child, young person, adult, parent, carer, and professional who has shared their experiences, stories, and insights throughout the month. Your voices help raise awareness, build understanding, challenge misconceptions, and improve outcomes for people living with FASD.

Let's continue listening, learning, and working together; not just this month, but all year round.

Wednesday Webinar: Understanding the FASD BrainJoin us on Wednesday 4 November at 8pm for a special webinar with Patrici...
29/09/2026

Wednesday Webinar: Understanding the FASD Brain

Join us on Wednesday 4 November at 8pm for a special webinar with Patricia (Patti) Kasper, FASD author, podcaster, coach and trainer.

Drawing on over 30 years of experience across addictions, mental health and child welfare, Patti will share her expertise and insight into the FASD brain and what this can mean in everyday life.

Book your place via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wednesday-webinar-understanding-the-fasd-brain-tickets-1999532236746?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monday MythbustersMyth: FASD only affects childhood.FASD is a lifelong disability. While a person's strengths, challenge...
28/09/2026

Monday Mythbusters

Myth: FASD only affects childhood.

FASD is a lifelong disability. While a person's strengths, challenges, and support needs may change over time, FASD does not disappear as they get older.

Support may be needed throughout life's transitions; from nursery and primary school to secondary school, college, university, apprenticeships, employment, and independent living. Understanding how FASD affects someone at different stages of life helps ensure the right support is available when it is needed most.

Learn more about support for adults with FASD and explore the FASD Skills Passport:
https://www.adoptionuk.org/i-live-in-scotland-fasd-adults

FASD Skills Passport:
https://www.adoptionuk.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=ead48335-adf2-481a-9471-2360b3fc9e90

For our final question, we asked our community to share what they find difficult at school.These responses give us anoth...
25/09/2026

For our final question, we asked our community to share what they find difficult at school.

These responses give us another insight into the challenges that can often be overlooked or misunderstood.

Listening to lived experience matters! By hearing directly from those with experience of FASD, including the voices of young people, we can better understand what school can feel like from their perspective and start putting appropraite supports in place.

“Once we started adapting communication, structure, and expectations, the pupil began to engage in a completely differen...
23/09/2026

“Once we started adapting communication, structure, and expectations, the pupil began to engage in a completely different way.”

This reflection from an educator highlights the importance of understanding and adapting practice when supporting pupils with FASD. Small, consistent changes in approach can make a significant difference to engagement, learning, and behaviour.

Lived experience and practitioner insight together show us what works in real school settings, not just in theory.

Watch our Wednesday Webinar with Mark Patterson from Enquire packed with tips and suggestions for working with school and solving problems:
https://www.adoptionuk.org/wednesday-webinar-with-mark-patterson-working-with-school-and-solving-problems

Training for Professionals!Our next Insights and Strategies for Professionals training course is coming up on October20t...
22/09/2026

Training for Professionals!
Our next Insights and Strategies for Professionals training course is coming up on October20th . This course is suitable for professionals working in the Third Sector, education or those working with adoptive, fostering or kinship families. It is not suitable for medical/clinical practitioners. Topics covered will include: Alcohol and its impact on society, how alcohol affects the developing fetus, strategies for working with young people who have and more! Find out more and book your place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fasd-insights-strategies-for-professionals-tickets-1983374280865?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*iuou1s*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzI2MjAzNDMxLjE3ODc1NjYxMzU.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODc1NjYxMzQkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODc1NjYxMzQkajYwJGwwJGgwJGRqQmt4M0lqOExJTnFQWmg3QXFTWWd3a3V4VS1oVk14X2t3 (This is a fully-funded event for people supporting families in Scotland. If you are outwith Scotland, there is an option to purchase a ticket. Discount is provided to AUK members).

Monday MythbustersMyth: If a child seems happy and coping at school, it can't be that bad at home.Many children with FAS...
21/09/2026

Monday Mythbusters

Myth: If a child seems happy and coping at school, it can't be that bad at home.

Many children with FASD work incredibly hard to mask their difficulties during the school day. By the time they get home, they can often be exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to keep coping.

This is why it's so important that schools listen to and believe parents and carers. Families are experts in their child and can provide valuable insight into what happens beyond the classroom.

Working together through home-school communication diaries, regular check-ins, and consistent strategies helps build a complete picture of a child's needs and ensures support is based on what they experience across different environments, not just what is seen at school.

Learn more about masking in Adoption UK's Masking A2Z resource: https://www.adoptionuk.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=ecf7bda6-a0ee-455b-aed6-a904bf9898ce

UPDATED FACTSHEETOur FASD and Additional Supports in Education (Scotland) factsheet has been updated! It provides an ove...
20/09/2026

UPDATED FACTSHEET
Our FASD and Additional Supports in Education (Scotland) factsheet has been updated! It provides an overview of Additional Support Needs (ASN) and Additional Support for Learning (ASL) in Scotland, with information on education supports, children’s rights, wellbeing, masking and strengths-based approaches.
A useful resource for parents, carers and professionals supporting children and young people with FASD in education.
Find the updated factsheet on the FASD Hub Scotland website: https://www.adoptionuk.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=5083ac46-2c0e-476a-8ac5-4cd99f945193

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14 Links Place
Edinburgh
EH67EZ

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+443006660006

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