Educational and professional support
Teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals can play a vital role in helping individuals with FASD thrive.
We encourage families and caregivers to share relevant information from our reports with trusted professionals, including teachers, social workers, and SENCOs, to help shape a tailored care plan.
If your school or service is new to FASD, the resources below offer practical advice, strategies, and training to build understanding and improve outcomes.
FASD UK Alliance
Directory of groups offering FASD training and education support.
Road2FASD
Offers advocacy and has delivered online FASD courses for educators.
FASD Collaborative Project
Provides on-demand webinars, support groups, and online training.
8 Magic Keys
Eight easy-to-understand strategies to support learning and behaviour.
FASD Cognitive Support Strategies Playlist
Videos exploring how to tailor support to each child’s cognitive profile.
National FASD: 6 Things Educators Should Know
Brief video sharing key insights for school staff.
FASD Ontario: Education Essentials
Downloadable guide for educators, with tips for success in school settings.
PELICAN Tools
Resources to build emotional regulation skills in children and young people.
If the person with FASD needs more support than SEN provision can offer, you may want to request an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.
GOV.UK guide to requesting extra SEN support:
IPSEA advice on EHC assessments and legal rights:
GOV.UK guide to Supported Internships for young people with learning difficulties:
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Trying Differently Rather Than Harder by Diane Malbin - “A readable, narrative discussion of the neurobehavioral approach for working effectively with children, adolescents, and adults with FASD.” This book has been helpful for caregivers and teachers alike.
Prevention, Recognition and Management of FASD - This in-depth resource may be useful for educators and other professionals looking to further their knowledge of FASD. It includes 4 parts: an introduction to the effect of alcohol on the fetus, difficulties in making an FASD diagnosis, management of FASD and Public Health and Policy.
FASD: Health Needs Assessment
A wide-ranging evidence-based report exploring research, service gaps, and lived experiences.
Edinburgh Psychoeducation Intervention for Children and Young People© (EPIC)
The EPIC resources include downloadable psychoeducation booklets to help understand ADHD, Dyspraxia, and Neurodivergence (parent and teacher versions available), as well as strategies and activities to support children and young people.