Petition: Fund improved care and support for individuals with FASD. Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a disability affecting both children and adults, but there is a lack of awareness among healthcare professionals and the public. Consequently, individuals wi...

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Please consider taking 5 mins + tell us what you think about using molecular biomarkers to screen for exposure to alcohol in the womb. It will help us plan future research on this topic. Anyone over 18 can take part. #research #publicopinion #health Pls share

England and Wales must set legal targets to end child poverty

Scotland has seen a 12% drop in child poverty since passing legally binding targets in 2017, where England and Wales have seen a 15% rise

Good morning, everyone! ☀️ I hope you’re all having a fantastic day. I’m super excited to see my petition gaining momentum, and I need your help to keep the ball rolling! 💪 If you could spread the word far and wide, that would be amazing! Every share counts and gets us one step closer to making our voices heard in parliament about the importance of FASD. Let’s rally together for this cause—together we can create some serious impact! Thank you so much for signing and sharing—it truly means the world! 😊

☀️hope you’re all having a fantastic day. Excited to see my petition gaining momentum, and I need your help to keep the ball rolling! 💪 If you could spread the word far and wide, Every share counts and gets us one step closer to making our voices heard in parliament about the importance of FASD. 😊

Research | The Potato Group

One of the points highlighted by this important piece of research is how many care experienced children are exposed to alcohol yet fail to get a FASD diagnosis 😒
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🌅 Good morning, beautiful souls! 💖 Today, I’m reaching out with a heartfelt request. I’m passionate about raising awareness for FASD, a cause close to my heart. Your support can make a difference! 🙌✨ Please take a moment to sign and share my petition. Together, we can shine a light on this important issue. Thank you for being amazing! 💪💚 #FASDAwareness #TogetherWeCan

🌅 Good morning, beautiful souls! 💖 Today, I’m reaching out with a heartfelt request. I’m passionate about raising awareness for FASD, a cause close to my heart. Your support can make a difference! 🙌✨ Please take a moment to sign and share my petition. 💪💚 #FASDAwareness #TogetherWeCan

Neurodevelopmental outcomes in individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) with and without exposure to neglect: Clinical cohort data from a national FASD diagnostic clinic Disentangling the relative developmental impact of prenatal alcohol exposure from postnatal neglect is clinically valuable for informing future servic…

We know early trauma is important. It can be difficult to unpick what might be early trauma and what might be prenatal alcohol exposure. #FASD #FASDUK2025 This paper from Alan Price reports on the differences: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Next up is Dr Cheryl McQuire presenting on approaches to research with people with FASD. #FASDUK2025 #nothingaboutuswithoutus

Listening to Anita Gibbs from @universityofotago.bsky.social talk about a community of caregivers and how they make the day work. It was great to hear from lived experience to inform and help others. #FASDUK2025 @FasdSalford

Anna and Rebecca speaking about their work on acceptance and commitment therapy for caregivers of children with #FASD @neurowise.bsky.social #FASDUK2025

Next up, @alanprice.bsky.social discusses the results of a feasibility trial and the work being done to improve FASD outcomes in Salford (SPECIFiC) #FASDUK2025

Didac Gomez presenting research findings of the expectations and concerns of adoptive parents in Spain that highlights early diagnosis for better emotional wellbeing. Some really important recommendations for the adoption process. #FASDUK2025

This work is so exciting.

Kathy Perryman talking about the qualitative results of SPECIFiC #Fasduk2025

Hearing from David Tappin University of Glasgow about data on alcohol consumption during pregnancy and health visitor screening. #FASDUK2025

In this final session, @sb-fasd.bsky.social and Jo Buckard from @nationalfasd.bsky.social explore the findings of the FASD: Not Commissioned Report @NHS_GM #FASDUK2025 @FasdSalford

Prof Mukherjee highlights healthy aging for those with FASD. We know very little about how people with FASD age.

Lack of research into the strengths and skills of people with FASD from Sandra Butcher @nationalfasd.bsky.social
Families want reports grounded in strengths and positivity -Anita Gibbs
Challenge of spin and bias from alcohol companies - Cheryl McQuire

The findings from this research are important for 3 reasons
- Harm from drinking in pregnancy shown at relatively low levels half a bottle of wine/2 pints/wk.
- This harm is masked by other factors, but it's still there.
- Teachers are "seeing" this harm at reception age they just don't know it.

So disappointed to miss this. Unfortunately there was so many incredible lectures on offer, wanted to see them all.

Was wonderful to attend the FASD conference at the University of Salford yesterday. As always some inspiring speakers talking about incredible work. #FASDUK2025

This months @salforduni.bsky.social Psychology Research Seminar Series speaker is ... Me!
I will present the results of a feasibility trial of our parenting programme for caregivers of children with FASD. Weds 14th May 3-4pm in Allerton L607 and live on Teams via this link: msteams.link/HKXG

On Saturday I took part in my very first protest march. I am so saddened by the new access limits the government has applied to the ASGSF. As our chant said these children need "care not cuts".

As #AlcoholAwarenessMonth ends, #FASD United talks with Dr. Rachel Sayko Adams about addiction, disability & the urgent need for more inclusive care systems. “People with IDD can reach recovery—with support that fits”
🔗bit.ly/FASDUnitedBlogApril25
#DisabilityRights #AddictionRecovery

As a neuroscientist, I’ve seen the impact of harsh words on children’s brains. We need to prevent childhood verbal abuse Preventing verbal abuse is essential for healthy brain development and lifelong wellbeing.

Preventing verbal abuse is essential for healthy brain development and lifelong wellbeing.

These cuts have had an adverse impact on my family and so many others. It would be great if you could sign the petition to help highlight the concerns held by so many families.

What do you think of our new team photo? We are proud to be the largest FASD research team in the UK here at @uos-health-society.bsky.social #FASD #alcohol + if you would like to hear more about FASD and current research in the field you can join us on June 10th.. shop.salford.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Hey there, Twitter fam! I have something important to share with you all. As some of you may know, I am living with FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and it has been a challenging journey. But, I am determined to make a change and educate others about this condition. That’s why I have started a petition to bring more awareness and understanding of FASD to parliament. But, I need your help! I need 10,000 signatures to make this happen. So, if you can spare a few seconds, please sign and share my petition. It would mean the world to me and the FASD community. It’s time for FASD to be recognised and understood by 1 (Government), 2 (healthcare staff), and 3 (everyone in general). Let’s not let any more babies suffer because of the lack of diagnosis and support. We can make a difference together. Thank you for your support, it truly means everything. #FASD #Awareness #Change. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7073…

Hey there. ! I have something important to share with you all. I live with FASD, And I would like to bring more awareness and understanding of FASD to parliament. But, I need your help! I need 10,000 signatures to make this happen. It would mean the world to me petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

As Penny has said it is great that my first post is sharing this flier 🙂