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FASD Ireland FASD Ireland supports anyone with a connection to FASD, in a supportive environment. FASD Ireland will commit to remaining impartial of agencies.

FASD Ireland aims to be the 'go to' place for advice and support for anyone living with FASD across Ireland. It is our intention to provide a safe environment online for anyone to visit, to ask and answer questions, to find support and offer help to others. FASD Ireland actively encourages people to engage using Facebook and Twitter as a method of raising awareness. The site will remain totally confidential and will not share personal stories or information without written permission. FASD Ireland would urge everyone living with FASD to make contact with their local TD and ask them to raise the lack of recognition and support at every opportunity in Dáil Éireann. It is the long term of FASD Ireland to gain central Government funding so that a National Hub can be established to provide support on a solid footing for everyone with FASD who needs support, when they need support.

An FASD diagnosis can bring relief, questions and strong emotions for families. Explaining it with care means using clea...
13/10/2026

An FASD diagnosis can bring relief, questions and strong emotions for families. Explaining it with care means using clear, respectful language about this lifelong neurodevelopmental disability, without blame or judgement, while recognising the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure. This guide explores how to talk about diagnosis, build on strengths and identify the right supports following appropriate assessment, so no one feels alone or defined by their challenges.

https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-to-explain-fasd-diagnosis

Final call for this months CPD-Accredited Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)Want to better understa...
13/10/2026

Final call for this months CPD-Accredited Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Want to better understand Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and how to provide effective support?

Join FASD Ireland's peer-led Introduction to FASD training on 14th October at 10am and learn:

✅ What FASD is and how it impacts daily life�
✅ How FASD can affect learning, behaviour and emotional regulation�
✅ Strength-based approaches that support success�
✅ Practical strategies you can use in your work immediately

Delivered by Ireland's national peer support organisation for FASD, combining evidence-informed learning with lived experience.

🎓 CPD Accredited�
💻 Online�
📜 Certificate Provided

Book now and help create more FASD-informed services and communities: www.fasdireland.ie/training

📚 Schools are back... and so is our FREE FASD in the Classroom workshop!Looking to better understand and support student...
12/10/2026

📚 Schools are back... and so is our FREE FASD in the Classroom workshop!
Looking to better understand and support students with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)?

Our free online FASD in the Classroom workshop is back on the 15th October for the new school year and is designed for teachers, SNAs, school leaders and anyone working in education.

You'll learn:
What FASD is and how it can impact learning and behaviour
Common strengths and challenges in the classroom
Practical strategies and accommodations that can make a real difference
How to create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment

✅ Free to attend�
✅ Practical and classroom-focused�
✅ Certificate of Attendance provided

Whether you're new to FASD or looking to build your confidence in supporting learners, this workshop offers useful, real-world strategies you can use straight away.

Schools are back, and so is this popular training. We'd love to see you there! 💙

Book now: www.fasdireland.ie/training

Join us for our next Parent/Carer Peer Group on 18th November 2026 from 7pm until 9pm.We will be joined by the wonderful...
12/10/2026

Join us for our next Parent/Carer Peer Group on 18th November 2026 from 7pm until 9pm.

We will be joined by the wonderful Guest Speaker - Barb Clark who will be discussing 'Practical day-to-day strategies for supporting Children and Teenagers with FASD' .

Barb Clark, founder of FASD Mosaic, is an internationally recognised speaker, coach, and trainer known for translating brain science into practical, real-world strategies. Grounded in a connected, relational approach, she helps caregivers and professionals better understand behaviour through a brain-based lens and build meaningful, supportive relationships with individuals who have complex neurodevelopmental needs.

She specialises in addressing some of the most challenging behaviours, including raging, lying, and stealing, by helping others understand the underlying brain science driving them. As an adult living with a Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and a parent of five adult children, including one with FASD, Barb brings honesty, humour, and hope to conversations about behavior and connection.

Barb is the author of Raising Kids and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family Thrive. Her second book, The A to Z of FASD, will be published in 2027.

This is not to be missed!

If you have not already registered for our Peer Groups you can do it here: www.fasdireland.ie/peergoups

Already registered previously? Check your inbox for details of how to book your place.

FASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability linked to prenatal alcohol exposure, but families should never face its...
11/10/2026

FASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability linked to prenatal alcohol exposure, but families should never face its challenges with judgement or isolation. Our article explains what families need to know about recognition, appropriate assessment and practical support across home, education and services. It also highlights the importance of building on each person’s strengths, with the right scaffolding in place to support communication, learning and everyday life.

https://www.fasdireland.ie/prenatal-alcohol-exposure-and-fasd-what-families-need

📢 CPD-Accredited Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)Want to better understand Foetal Alcohol Spectru...
11/10/2026

📢 CPD-Accredited Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Want to better understand Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and how to provide effective support?

Join FASD Ireland's peer-led Introduction to FASD training on 14th October at 10am and learn:

✅ What FASD is and how it impacts daily life�
✅ How FASD can affect learning, behaviour and emotional regulation�
✅ Strength-based approaches that support success�
✅ Practical strategies you can use in your work immediately

Delivered by Ireland's national peer support organisation for FASD, combining evidence-informed learning with lived experience.

🎓 CPD Accredited�
💻 Online�
📜 Certificate Provided

Book now and help create more FASD-informed services and communities: www.fasdireland.ie/training

Understanding legal rights can make a real difference for people living with FASD and the families supporting them. This...
09/10/2026

Understanding legal rights can make a real difference for people living with FASD and the families supporting them. This guide explores how a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability linked to prenatal alcohol exposure may be recognised across health, education, disability and justice services in Ireland. It also highlights the importance of appropriate assessment, reasonable support and strengths-based advocacy, without judgement or blame. Clear information can help families feel less isolated and better prepared to seek the understanding and support they deserve.

https://www.fasdireland.ie

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51 O'Connell Street
Ennis
V95YY19

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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