Ennis Young Adult With FASD Hails Impact Of Increased Awareness
A young adult from Ennis living with FASD claims increased awareness of the disorder has allowed him to greatly develop throughout his life.
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a condition developed during pregnancy caused by exposure to alcohol and can effect memory and learning.
FASD Ireland, who are based in Ennis, will hold an awareness event in the Buttermarket on September 9th and Director of Operations & Deputy CEO, Scott Casson Rennie’s adopted son Jacob lives with the condition.
Jacob has been telling Clare FM’s Morning Focus that growing up proved challenging without access to the level of support in place today.
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FASD Ireland notes with concern the Cabinet’s decision yesterday to defer the implementation of health information labelling on alcohol products until 2028.
The conference titled ‘FASD in Ireland’ was organised by the Ennis based FASD Ireland – the national organisation supporting people living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, their families/caregivers and supportive professionals.
BBC Race Across the World star Sam Gardiner has died following a car accident. He was 24 and lived with FASD.
FASD Ireland fully understands the public anger that has been expressed toward the recent statements made by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler T.D. and publication of a book on issues pertaining to the prevalence of ADHD and Autism (ASD) by an individual.
The Government has been urged to recognise FASD as a disability, ahead of a warning an epidemic is “coming down the road at us fast and furiously.
In this Blog post - our Policy & Research Coordinator, Rob O'Connell shares his experience of attending the event.
Clare County Council has heard calls for training on recognising FASD to be included in the curriculum for third level education.
CORK EAST TD RAISES NEED FOR DIAGNOSIS AND SUPPORT  FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH FASD IN DÁIL
FASD Ireland Statement on the Incoming Government
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