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FETAL Alcohol SPECTRUM DISORDER
(FASD)



FASD describes a range of physical, emotional and developmental deficits or delays that may affect a person when they were exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is a hidden life long condition that can affect physical health, social skills, communication skills, memory and behaviour. There is no cure but with the right support an individual with FASD can achieve in life.


Further information can be found at FASD Hub Scotland.



FASD RESOURCES



A large number of resources can be found on the FASD Hub Scotland Webpages .


Download the FASD Hub Scotland Factsheet



This website was funded by the Scottish Government has been developed by Adoption UK in Scotland, Adoption and Fostering Alliance Scotland and Scotland’s Adoption Register