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FASD Ireland supports anyone with a connection to FASD, in a supportive environment. FASD Ireland will commit to remaining impartial of agencies.

FASD Ireland aims to be the 'go to' place for advice and support for anyone living with FASD across Ireland. It is our intention to provide a safe environment online for anyone to visit, to ask and answer questions, to find support and offer help to others. FASD Ireland actively encourages people to engage using Facebook and Twitter as a method of raising awareness. The site will remain totally confidential and will not share personal stories or information without written permission. FASD Ireland would urge everyone living with FASD to make contact with their local TD and ask them to raise the lack of recognition and support at every opportunity in Dáil Éireann. It is the long term of FASD Ireland to gain central Government funding so that a National Hub can be established to provide support on a solid footing for everyone with FASD who needs support, when they need support.

04/11/2026

Navigating support for FASD in Ireland can feel overwhelming, especially when families are already managing the challenges of a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability. Our guide explains how to request appropriate accommodations across education and other services, while helping you advocate for support that builds on strengths and scaffolds areas of need. With the right information, families and professionals can work together to promote dignity, inclusion and meaningful participation for people affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.

https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-to-request-fasd-accommodations-ireland

04/11/2026

Kinship carers supporting someone with FASD can face unique challenges, often while trying to navigate systems that do not fully recognise a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability. Our FASD Kinship Care Guide offers practical, compassionate support grounded in strengths, appropriate assessment and an understanding of prenatal alcohol exposure. It brings together everyday strategies to reduce stress, build connection and help families feel less isolated.

https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-kinship-care-guide

04/11/2026

Campaigners want ministers to address foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, warning Ireland remains among the countries with the highest estimated prevalence rates

03/11/2026

Join us for our next Parent/Carer Peer Group on 18th November 2026 from 7pm until 9pm.

We will be joined by the wonderful Guest Speaker - Barb Clark who will be discussing 'Practical day-to-day strategies for supporting Children and Teenagers with FASD' .

Barb Clark, founder of FASD Mosaic, is an internationally recognised speaker, coach, and trainer known for translating brain science into practical, real-world strategies. Grounded in a connected, relational approach, she helps caregivers and professionals better understand behaviour through a brain-based lens and build meaningful, supportive relationships with individuals who have complex neurodevelopmental needs.

She specialises in addressing some of the most challenging behaviours, including raging, lying, and stealing, by helping others understand the underlying brain science driving them. As an adult living with a Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and a parent of five adult children, including one with FASD, Barb brings honesty, humour, and hope to conversations about behavior and connection.

Barb is the author of Raising Kids and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family Thrive. Her second book, The A to Z of FASD, will be published in 2027.

This is not to be missed!

If you have not already registered for our Peer Groups you can do it here: www.fasdireland.ie/peergoups

Already registered previously? Check your inbox for details of how to book your place.

03/11/2026

As Tristan and Scott’s trip comes to an end they took the opportunity to spend time with Laura Bousquet, a Family Navigator with FASD United and a Board Member with the Texas FASD Network - in the heart of Texas.

It was a pleasure to meet with Laura once again and to discuss the progress in Texas and further across the US.

02/11/2026

Policy decisions can shape whether families affected by FASD receive understanding and the right support - or face more isolation. Our latest article looks at key FASD policy developments in Ireland, including the need for recognition of this lifelong neurodevelopmental disability, appropriate assessment and joined-up services. It also highlights why family voices, lived experience and a strengths-based approach must guide real change. For families and professionals, staying informed is an important part of building a more supportive future.

https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-policy-developments-families-need-to-see

31/10/2026

Mealtimes can bring real challenges for people with FASD and the families supporting them, but stress and judgement do not need to be part of the routine. Understanding how prenatal alcohol exposure can affect sensory processing, memory, communication and regulation helps carers respond with greater compassion. This practical guide shares strengths-based ideas to make eating feel safer, calmer and more supported for everyone.

https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-to-support-fasd-eating

29/10/2026

Developmental delay and FASD can look similar, but they are not the same. FASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability linked to prenatal alcohol exposure, and appropriate assessment can help explain a person’s challenges and support their strengths. This clear, compassionate guide helps families and professionals understand the differences without judgement, blame or isolation. It also highlights why the right recognition and support can make a lasting difference.

https://www.fasdireland.ie/developmental-delay-versus-fasd

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51 O'Connell Street
Ennis
V95YY19

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Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

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+353656703096

Website

https://fasdireland.ie/

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