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)

Access our support services

Online Peer Support

At FASD Hub Scotland one of the key aspects of our service is making connections and building community. To support those parenting a loved one with a history of PAE or FASD and Adults with FASD we run and moderate an online community through a closed Facebook group.

Our Peer Support Group provides a closed and safe space for parents and carers to gain peer support, share their journey and knowledge with one another and interact with the Hub team. The group is moderated by members of the FASD Hub team and is open to all parents and carers across the UK.

To ensure the group continues to be a safe and supportive space for peer support, to identify potential sources of help or information we can provide, and to help us get to know our members a little better, we ask anyone who would like to join the group to complete our online registration form before we add them to the group:

Complete membership form here

Join our Facebook Group here

Information and support line

Our friendly FASD Advisors have years of experience and knowledge of FASD. Whether you need a general listening ear or you have something specific to ask, they're here to help you with everything FASD related. Why not give the Information and Support line a call and request a callback from one of our Advisors? Phone 0300 666 0006 to arrange a callback or email [email protected]

Community Groups

Our online Community Group meets monthly on a 3^rd Thursday of the month at 7-8pm. You would be warmly welcomed by the friendly, knowledgeable group of people who meet there. For the joining instructions please become a member of our Peer Support Group (details stated above).

Family Support Service

Did you know that we can offer 1:1 support for all parents and carers parenting a child with a confirmed or suspected prenatal alcohol history? No diagnosis needed!

Access to the service is by self-referral via the ink below. After we have received your referral, a member of our team will be in touch to arrange a chat.

Families accepted into the service are matched with one of our FASD Advisors, all of whom have lived experience of parenting a child with FASD. They will help identify areas you would like support with to be on hand as a listening ear.

The service is reviewed with you on a regular basis, and is overseen by our Clinical Psychologist. Families within the service may be able to access our enhanced services, including counselling and other therapeutic services.

Self referral form (Scotland)

Download our leaflet here (Scotland)

Self referral form (England)

Download our leaflet here (England)