friendship, training, resources, events
South West
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"I never parent alone now. This group is with me in spirit all the time. They are there to contact when the chips down, there for my learning and there to celebrate the little wins. My children and I can be unmasked when we meet for activities, we are welcomed and held. There isn't anything that matches this for its acceptance and understanding." Feedback from parent; National Diversity Awards.
Welcome to the FASD Friends Group, a supportive community for carers, parents and professionals.
Taking one step at a time is all we ask of you.
We understand the challenges that arise from supporting those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure, we are here to bridge the gap in experienced support and friendship.
We offer valuable free and innovative resources, specialised training and bespoke events tailored to help to empower you & the professionals that support you.
Together, we embark on this journey, where we will remind you to take one step at a time in fostering friendship and commitment to ensure that you receive the support you deserve.
Here, you'll find commitment & a dedicated team who are experienced in supporting day to day the unique needs of supporting children & adults with FASD.
Remember, you are not alone, we are here when you are ready.
Email us:
Families: Chat confidentially to an experienced parent or FASD Informed professional: fasdsouthwest@gmail.com
Professionals: A dedicated team to ask questions, support all of your training & consultancy needs, bespoke resources and materials to empower your team info@fasdinformed.co.uk
Our professionals site offer training & resources; find us here: FASD Informed UK
Facebook: Our 'Friends' Facebook pages provide peer to peer experience and support from across our community, find us on Facebook:
FASD Friends; South West UK (South-West membership)
FASD Friends; Research & Ideas for Supporting & Teaching the FASD Spectrum (professionals & families)
FASD Friends; Twins, Triplets & close in age siblings
Online: We run a monthly Online Carers & Parents Friends session where we chat and share stories
'Ask the Expert Events': We offer subject specific topics with our guest speakers from a range of subjects that are all FASD relevant and chosen by carers & parents.
Drop in: 1:1 confidential online support
WhatsApp: We provide a WhatsApp responsive friends group where we support each others challenges & celebrate our smallest but biggest marathon wins!
Play: In many areas we meet up and let our children and young people just be themselves .... they connect at a totally different level
Events: We host weekend get togethers & holiday events in discrete safe venues that are tailored to childrens needs
Cake: We meet up...... chat, laugh, share stories and eat cake.... but we are there for each other if we need to be or are there in the background when we need lifting
Training: Please have a look at our extensive Professional & Carers courses on our FASD Training Hub HERE
You are not alone - we welcome you to a safe space to explore the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum.
Pop along to our 'Events' Tab to see whats coming soon
©FASD Hub South West, FASD Informed UK & FASD Friends.