FASD Hub

 

 

FASD stands for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. It can arise from alcohol exposure during pregnancy and affects the developing brain and body of an individual before they are born. FASD is a lifelong, neurodevelopmental condition, often referred to as a hidden disability. Each person with FASD is affected differently. Each person with FASD has both strengths and challenges. 

Individuals with FASD and their families may need support to learn FASD-informed strategies to help them prosper. When an early diagnosis is made, the right supports are put in place in education, at home, and in the workplace, individuals are more likely to succeed and achieve throughout life.

Care experienced children and young people could be four times as likely to have FASD as the general population with some studies estimating prevalence could be as high as 33%.

(Lange et al., 2013)

FASD is estimated to be 3-5 times more prevalent than autism and on par with typical ADHD.

(FAAST 2013 / SIGN 145)

I do not live in Scotland

Hi Everyone,

My name is Carol and I am an adult with FASD and an adoptee. I am excited to be leading the FASD Hub Scotland's work with Adults and Young People with FASD. I am the Community Engagement Lead for Adoption UK and lead on their #E Project. I am also the Health and Wellbeing Adviser for Fife College and a Mum of three.

I am really looking forward to meeting others that want to create better support and peer networks for those with FASD. Anyone over the age of 16 with a history of pre-natal alcohol exposure is welcome to be involved, You do not have to have an FASD diagnosis. We will be bringing the voices of lived experience together to create better experiences and opportunities around various important transitions in our lives.

I look forward to meeting some of you in the future!

Carol

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Author: Kirsty Quinton-Selwood

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