Welcome to FASD Ireland

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) results when prenatal alcohol exposure occurs, by either parent, and affects the developing foetus’ brain and body. FASD is a spectrum. Each person living with FASD is affected differently. While any of 428 recognised conditions can co-occur, FASD is at its core, a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. Individuals living with FASD have many strengths. Early assessment and diagnosis essential, especially for executive functioning. People living with FASD will require a framework of support throughout their lives.

FASD Ireland is one of the first organisations of its kind in the country, providing awareness, education and support with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Our organisation exists to support everyone with a connection (whether diagnosed or not) to FASD, and we provide a supportive environment for this to happen. We are extremely grateful to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for their support and funding of our work.

Remove the risk of FASD to your baby

 No amount of alcohol is safe to drink by the father in the 64 days prior to conception,

by both parents at the time of conception, or by the mother at any time during pregnancy.

We support having an alcohol free pregnancy to avoid the risk of FASD.

For more information visit: www.fasdireland.ie/health