FASD Hub

What is FASD?

New to FASD? This factsheet contains basic facts about FASD and how it affects individuals:

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FASD Diagnosis and Assessment (Scotland)

This brand new factsheet, co-written with the FAAST Team and Scottish FASD Strategy Group has all you need to know about the first steps of seeking an FASD diagnosis. 

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FASD and Sleep

Working in partnership with Sleep Scotland, we have written a factsheet with advice and information on sleep issues.

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FASD and Vision

Co-written with Visibility Scotland, this factsheet gives information about how Prenatal Alcohol Exposure can affect sight development. If you require an accessible version of this factsheet, please email [email protected]

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FASD Guide for Prospective Adopters/Foster Carers

New to Adoption or Fostering? Heard of FASD and want to know more? This is the factsheet for you:

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FASD Guide for Kinship Carers

Kinship carer looking to know more about FASD? Co-written by FASD Hub and Kinship Care Advice Service Scotland (KCASS), this is the factsheet for you:

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Additional Support in Education

Parents often ask us how they can access support in education for their children. This factsheet describes the policy and legal context in Scotland for accessing additional support in education, alongside advice on how to ask for support.

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Educational Transitions - starting a New School/Early Learning and Childcare Setting

A well planned transition to a new education setting can make a big difference. This factsheet contains information about the processes of transition and how you can work with your child’s school to plan a positive move.

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Flexible FASD Support Strategies for Education Staff

How can school staff help learners with FASD succeed? This factsheet contain bitesize tips for educators to support the needs of learners with FASD

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Strengths of Learners with FASD - Teacher Resources

All individuals with FASD have strengths and with the right support can succeed. This factsheet looks at some of the common strengths that learners may have:

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Transitions in Education -Top 10 Tips for Parents and Carers

Starting a new school or Early Learning centre, or managing the transition between home and school can be challenging for some children and young people with FASD. This factsheet shares some top tips for a smoother transition.

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Guide to Education Meetings

Being invited to, or asking for, a school meeting can feel daunting. This factsheet explains the different types of meeting you may be asked to attend in school, and how to make the most of them.

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FASD and Young People in Conflict with the Law

This factsheet gives Criminal Justice professionals an insight into how FASD affects individuals and how they can be supported:

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