FASD Network UK

27/02/2026

Teesside families are welcome to attend the support group in Redcar. It is hosted by Clare who is an adopter with children with FASD.

10/02/2026

Here is a research opportunity for school staff. If you work with or support students with FASD, we would welcome your participation in this study to understand your experiences of supporting students with FASD in schools across the UK. Please contact Areeba Noreen on [email protected] to flag your interest. Thank you.

30/01/2026

Do you want to have a say in what you think a clinical experience should look like for children and families when they go for an FASD diagnosis? Here is a survey asking what you think would help to make things go smoothly. This is open to all parents and carers and adults with FASD. You can also ask your children and young people if they want to help you to answer some of those questions too as we know they always have the best suggestions!

Thank you for helping us shape an FASD diagnostic service that works for families and young people. This questionnaire asks about how assessments are organised, what clinic environments should feel and look like, and what support would be helpful for children, young people, and families. The questio...

31/12/2025

Thanks for all you have done this year. See you in the New Year.

13/11/2025

Here is another research opportunity. This time it is for adopters to examine their experience of building their relationship with their adopted children with FASD. It has ethical clearance by Newcastle University. If you're interested, please check the poster below and get in touch with [email protected]

30/10/2025

Parents of children with sensory processing challenges - don’t miss your chance to join the SPARK Sensory Navigator, a WhatsApp-based programme that helps you support your child’s regulation with simple, practical strategies.

💬 3 months of support
🎥 Fortnightly Q&A's from an Occupational Therapist
📘 Printable sensory tools
💡 Easy, everyday ideas to try at home

This pilot is free to families, thanks to grant funding.

👉 Apply here before spaces run out: https://forms.gle/wJ33bwDDD7PW33iz6

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09/10/2025

There is a new service in Durham for OT sensory integration therapy that can be funded by ASGSF and that is FASD informed. They are working on expanding the procurement to the wider north east region. It might be worth exploring as an option.

12/09/2025

FASD is a leading cause of preventable disability and learning disability. It's time for improved community awareness, bottle labelling, poster campaigns, PSHE lessons and support services. We can change the future by advocating for more awareness campaigns.

12/09/2025

In a UK study, 75% of adopted children had prenatal alcohol histories. FASD Network UK, advocates for including FASD information in adoption preparation training to strengthen and support families.

11/09/2025

This is the last call out for South Yorkshire FASD families. The event is on tonight at 7pm. If you wish to attend, please do request the link.

11/09/2025

FASD Network UK has been providing information, support and training to families and practitioners in the North East, Yorkshire & Humber areas for 14 years. Contact us for more resources about FASD or to arrange bespoke training sessions for your organisation. www.fasdnetwork.org

11/09/2025

Around 70% of individuals diagnosed with have experienced foster care. With training, foster carers are driving recognition of FASD and creating more positive futures for their children.