Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders
Also known as: Fetal Alcohol Effects; Fetal Alcohol syndrome
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Please see below for reliable medical information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders produced by alternative providers.
NHS website
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder – NHS
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National Organisation for FASD
Helpline: 020 8458 5951
Email: [email protected]
Website: nationalfasd.org.uk
The Organisation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1101935, established in 2003. It provides information on Fetal Alcohol syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder (FASD), links families where possible, runs family activity days, conferences and training sessions, has a library of resources and publishes a regular newsletter.
Group details last updated August 2021.
FASD Scotland
Tel: 01698 427301
Email: [email protected]
Website: fasdscotland.com
The Organisation is a Registered Charity in Scotland No. SC043581. The organisation offers information and awareness about the lifelong risks of prenatal exposure to alcohol. They provide Information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child affected by FASD, strategies for managing FASD and advice and training to reduce FASD secondary disabilities. They also provide training for professionals involved with individuals affected by FASD and partnership with other agencies to prevent FASD and secondary disabilities.
Group details added March 2018.
