FASD Hub

 

 

Scotland

What is FASD? 

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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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The Brain Domains Pack

The 10 Brain Domains are central to understanding FASD. This pack tells you all you need to know and help to you plan for assessment appointments.

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FASD Back to School Pack

Written by our Education Advisors, this pack has lots of top tip for back to school 

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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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FASD and the Criminal Justice System in Scotland

Written in partnership with the SOLD Network, this factsheet gives advice on important issues within the Criminal Justice System for people with FASD. 

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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 the Police (easy read)

Written in collaboration with the SOLD Network, this is an easy read guide to the Criminal Justice System 

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England

What is FASD? (England)

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

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Understanding the EHCP application process - for parents and carers in England

This factsheet supports parents and carers who are considering applying for an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

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Understanding the EHCP application process - for schools in England

This factsheet supports teachers who are considering applying for an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) on behalf of one of their students.

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FASD and Sleep (England)

Many children and young people with FASD experience sleep issues. This factsheet, co-produced with Sleep Action, explains some of the common challenges.

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FASD and the police (easy read)

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