FASD Community Signposting information to other FASD organisations. Expand The FASD community across the UK and beyond is expanding at a fast and growing pace, which is excellent news for those seeking support as parents/carers and individuals with FASD. FASD Hub Scotland are pleased to be an active member of the FASD UK Alliance which is a coalition of groups and individuals from across the UK who are united together for positive social change for those affected by FASD. You can read more about the alliance and access a list of organisations and contact details FASD Hub Scotland are a member organisation of Embracing Complexity – an organisation who bring together those working to improve the lives of people with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs). By thinking differently about how we campaign, fund research, and offer support, we can improve lives faster, more efficiently and more effectively. Find out more about Embracing Complexity
The Scottish, Fetal Alcohol Advisory Support and Training (FAAST) Team If you are in Scotland, and involved in the diagnosis of FASD, the Scottish Fetal Alcohol Advisory, Support and Training (FAAST) Team are available to support clinicians navigate the diagnostic pathway. Expand The Fetal Alcohol Advisory, Support and Training (FAAST) Team is based in the University of Edinburgh, having previously been based in Ayrshire and Arran Health Board. Their primary role is to work with multidisciplinary teams in Health Boards across NHS Scotland to improve access to diagnostic services and improve clinician confidence. FASD Hub Scotland and FAAST work closely together in developing services for individuals with FASD and their families in Scotland. The FAAST Team have a number of publications that you may find useful as you seek a diagnosis and subsequently support an individual with FASD. Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - What Educators need to know A useful resource to share with your child’s school, offering information about FASD, how FASD affects the individual and strategies to support the development of skills. Making sense of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - information for parents and carers A guide for parents/carers with lots of useful strategies around key challenges, including transition, sleep, communication and impulsivity. The FAAST website is primarily for clinicians, however also contains useful information for caregivers.