FASD Ireland
@fasdireland.bsky.social
National Organisation supporting people and families living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Ireland | Prevention - Education - Support
Today we are in Cavan delivering Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in person!
Our thanks to Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre for inviting us back to present this training again.
Our thanks to Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre for inviting us back to present this training again.
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Today we are in Cavan delivering Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in person!
Our thanks to Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre for inviting us back to present this training again.
Our thanks to Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre for inviting us back to present this training again.
🌍 Happy #WorldChildrensDay!
Children with #FASD have incredible strengths.
Let’s celebrate their achievements & ensure every child has the chance to thrive. 💙
Children with #FASD have incredible strengths.
Let’s celebrate their achievements & ensure every child has the chance to thrive. 💙
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🌍 Happy #WorldChildrensDay!
Children with #FASD have incredible strengths.
Let’s celebrate their achievements & ensure every child has the chance to thrive. 💙
Children with #FASD have incredible strengths.
Let’s celebrate their achievements & ensure every child has the chance to thrive. 💙
Even Freddy needs a coffee today after a busy morning at the Principals and Deputy Principals Association Conference.
#CoffeeBreak
#CoffeeBreak
November 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Even Freddy needs a coffee today after a busy morning at the Principals and Deputy Principals Association Conference.
#CoffeeBreak
#CoffeeBreak
Our Peer Group is underway! Social worker, NVR practitioner, adoptive parent and one of our Advisory Board members - Al Coates joins us to have an interactive discussion building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles.
Our thanks to Al.
Our thanks to Al.
November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Our Peer Group is underway! Social worker, NVR practitioner, adoptive parent and one of our Advisory Board members - Al Coates joins us to have an interactive discussion building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles.
Our thanks to Al.
Our thanks to Al.
Our next few days will be spent with at the Principals & Deputy Principals Association Conference in The Market Place, Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan.
If you are attending, make sure you pop over & find out how we can help you, your staff teams & your Students knowledge of FASD.
If you are attending, make sure you pop over & find out how we can help you, your staff teams & your Students knowledge of FASD.
November 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Our next few days will be spent with at the Principals & Deputy Principals Association Conference in The Market Place, Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan.
If you are attending, make sure you pop over & find out how we can help you, your staff teams & your Students knowledge of FASD.
If you are attending, make sure you pop over & find out how we can help you, your staff teams & your Students knowledge of FASD.
A belated thank you to our supports and sponsors of our 9th September Public Event in Ennis -
A well attended event that resulted in coverage on RTÉ!
We couldn't do it without your support.
A well attended event that resulted in coverage on RTÉ!
We couldn't do it without your support.
November 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A belated thank you to our supports and sponsors of our 9th September Public Event in Ennis -
A well attended event that resulted in coverage on RTÉ!
We couldn't do it without your support.
A well attended event that resulted in coverage on RTÉ!
We couldn't do it without your support.
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
FASD Ireland warmly congratulates Catherine Connolly on her inauguration as President of Ireland We are inspired by her words:
“This is an all‑island effort to ensure that disabled citizens and carers are recognised, heard and fully included in the life of the nation.”
“This is an all‑island effort to ensure that disabled citizens and carers are recognised, heard and fully included in the life of the nation.”
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
FASD Ireland warmly congratulates Catherine Connolly on her inauguration as President of Ireland We are inspired by her words:
“This is an all‑island effort to ensure that disabled citizens and carers are recognised, heard and fully included in the life of the nation.”
“This is an all‑island effort to ensure that disabled citizens and carers are recognised, heard and fully included in the life of the nation.”
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Today we are attending the DFI Strategic General Meeting to discuss Ireland’s National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People, at the Joy Lecture Theatre, National Library of Ireland, Dublin.
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Today we are attending the DFI Strategic General Meeting to discuss Ireland’s National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People, at the Joy Lecture Theatre, National Library of Ireland, Dublin.
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
November 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
“Almost half of respondents used savings, gave up necessities, or couldn’t afford extras due to costs.”
Caring for a child with FASD shouldn’t push families into financial hardship. We need targeted support & funding.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
Caring for a child with FASD shouldn’t push families into financial hardship. We need targeted support & funding.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“Almost half of respondents used savings, gave up necessities, or couldn’t afford extras due to costs.”
Caring for a child with FASD shouldn’t push families into financial hardship. We need targeted support & funding.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
Caring for a child with FASD shouldn’t push families into financial hardship. We need targeted support & funding.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
October 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
No Diagnostic Pathway, No Support
“Ireland does not have services for the diagnosis and management of FASD.”
Without a diagnostic pathway, families are left in limbo unable to access the supports their children urgently need.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
“Ireland does not have services for the diagnosis and management of FASD.”
Without a diagnostic pathway, families are left in limbo unable to access the supports their children urgently need.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
No Diagnostic Pathway, No Support
“Ireland does not have services for the diagnosis and management of FASD.”
Without a diagnostic pathway, families are left in limbo unable to access the supports their children urgently need.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
“Ireland does not have services for the diagnosis and management of FASD.”
Without a diagnostic pathway, families are left in limbo unable to access the supports their children urgently need.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
“We urge policymakers to adopt clear clinical guidelines and improve supports for families affected by FASD.”
This is not just a recommendation, it’s a roadmap for change. The evidence is here. The time is now.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
This is not just a recommendation, it’s a roadmap for change. The evidence is here. The time is now.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“We urge policymakers to adopt clear clinical guidelines and improve supports for families affected by FASD.”
This is not just a recommendation, it’s a roadmap for change. The evidence is here. The time is now.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
This is not just a recommendation, it’s a roadmap for change. The evidence is here. The time is now.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
Rural Families Are Left Behind
“69% of caregivers lived in rural areas, where access to services is even more limited.”
Geography should not determine access to care. Rural families need outreach, online, and mobile services.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
“69% of caregivers lived in rural areas, where access to services is even more limited.”
Geography should not determine access to care. Rural families need outreach, online, and mobile services.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Rural Families Are Left Behind
“69% of caregivers lived in rural areas, where access to services is even more limited.”
Geography should not determine access to care. Rural families need outreach, online, and mobile services.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
“69% of caregivers lived in rural areas, where access to services is even more limited.”
Geography should not determine access to care. Rural families need outreach, online, and mobile services.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
“Families saw an average of 5 professionals before receiving an FASD diagnosis.”
This delay causes stress, confusion, and missed opportunities for early intervention. Streamlined pathways are essential.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
This delay causes stress, confusion, and missed opportunities for early intervention. Streamlined pathways are essential.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“Families saw an average of 5 professionals before receiving an FASD diagnosis.”
This delay causes stress, confusion, and missed opportunities for early intervention. Streamlined pathways are essential.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
This delay causes stress, confusion, and missed opportunities for early intervention. Streamlined pathways are essential.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
FASD Is Complex and Often Misunderstood
“80% of children had between 1 and 6 co-morbidities, including ADHD and ASD.”
FASD rarely exists alone. Services must be equipped to handle overlapping neurodevelopmental conditions.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
“80% of children had between 1 and 6 co-morbidities, including ADHD and ASD.”
FASD rarely exists alone. Services must be equipped to handle overlapping neurodevelopmental conditions.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
FASD Is Complex and Often Misunderstood
“80% of children had between 1 and 6 co-morbidities, including ADHD and ASD.”
FASD rarely exists alone. Services must be equipped to handle overlapping neurodevelopmental conditions.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
“80% of children had between 1 and 6 co-morbidities, including ADHD and ASD.”
FASD rarely exists alone. Services must be equipped to handle overlapping neurodevelopmental conditions.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
“Almost half of respondents used savings, gave up necessities, or couldn’t afford extras due to costs.”
Caring for a child with FASD shouldn’t push families into financial hardship. We need targeted support & funding.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
Caring for a child with FASD shouldn’t push families into financial hardship. We need targeted support & funding.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“Almost half of respondents used savings, gave up necessities, or couldn’t afford extras due to costs.”
Caring for a child with FASD shouldn’t push families into financial hardship. We need targeted support & funding.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
Caring for a child with FASD shouldn’t push families into financial hardship. We need targeted support & funding.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
October 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our next online Parent & Carer Peer Group is on 19th November from 7pm.
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Social Worker and NVR Practitioner, Al Coates, joins us to discuss building your support network, charging your batteries and picking your battles!
Register for our Peer Groups: https://fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups
Schools Are Not Prepared
“62% of caregivers reported that school staff did not understand FASD.”
Children with FASD are being misunderstood and mismanaged in classrooms. Training and awareness must be prioritised.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
“62% of caregivers reported that school staff did not understand FASD.”
Children with FASD are being misunderstood and mismanaged in classrooms. Training and awareness must be prioritised.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Schools Are Not Prepared
“62% of caregivers reported that school staff did not understand FASD.”
Children with FASD are being misunderstood and mismanaged in classrooms. Training and awareness must be prioritised.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
“62% of caregivers reported that school staff did not understand FASD.”
Children with FASD are being misunderstood and mismanaged in classrooms. Training and awareness must be prioritised.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
🧠 Ever wondered what it's like to live with FASD or do you support someone who does?
Join our Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) workshop and gain the insight, tools, and understanding you need.
20th November at 10am
Book: fasdireland.ie/training
Join our Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) workshop and gain the insight, tools, and understanding you need.
20th November at 10am
Book: fasdireland.ie/training
October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🧠 Ever wondered what it's like to live with FASD or do you support someone who does?
Join our Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) workshop and gain the insight, tools, and understanding you need.
20th November at 10am
Book: fasdireland.ie/training
Join our Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) workshop and gain the insight, tools, and understanding you need.
20th November at 10am
Book: fasdireland.ie/training
“We urge policymakers to adopt clear clinical guidelines and improve supports for families affected by FASD.”
This is not just a recommendation, it’s a roadmap for change. The evidence is here. The time is now.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
This is not just a recommendation, it’s a roadmap for change. The evidence is here. The time is now.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
October 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“We urge policymakers to adopt clear clinical guidelines and improve supports for families affected by FASD.”
This is not just a recommendation, it’s a roadmap for change. The evidence is here. The time is now.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf
This is not just a recommendation, it’s a roadmap for change. The evidence is here. The time is now.
🔗 https://irp.cdn-website.com/21f45ffe/files/uploaded/FASDFinal.pdf