This morning we are delivering an Introduction to FASD to social workers and foster carers with TUSLA in Tuam, County Galway. It has been a very busy #FASDAwarenessMonth and we have delivered more than 6 commissioned trainings in September. #fasdawarenessmonth

Have you listened yet? In our Occupational Therapy podcast, we discuss the impact FASD, as a brain-based disorder, has on the proprioceptive sense and interoception, as well as its impact on fine and motor skills. Listen to the full podcast here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast #FASDAwarenessMonth

This week we were over the moon to see some of our public buildings lit up red to recognise International FASD Awareness Day. Did you see any building lit red on 9th September? Let us know in the comments and send us your photos! #FASDAwarenessDay

Tune in at 9:30am to Highland Radio Donegal to hear our CEO Tristan talk about our research. Listen online or on your smart speaker.

Listen back! We are very grateful to RTÉ Radio 1 Drivetime’s John Cooke for attending our FASD in Adulthood event in Ennis earlier today. You can listen to Andrea O’Reilly & Jacob Casson-Rennie talking to John this morning. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

As we were in Dublin we thought we would check in on the promises of turning buildings red… and look what we found. Our eternal thanks to everyone who was able to get public buildings lit up red for #FASDAwarenessDay. #LeinsterHouse #ConventionCentre

Half the team are at the venue and the fashionable half are on their way. #RedShoesRock

Our thanks once more to Alan Morrissey and Producer Ewelina for having Tristan in the Clare FM studio once again. The support we have received from Clare FM since we began has been fantastic and we thank you all for giving us airtime once again to discuss #FASDAwarenessDay.

Our final section of the morning at our Ennis event - our panel discussion. Chair of our Advisory Board, Kate FitzHerbert, is joined by CEO Tristan, Jacob Casson-Rennie, Andrea O’Reilly, Yvonne Madden (Employability Clare) and Ruth Rabét (Hidden Disabilities Sunflower)

Our Research and Training Coordinator Rob took to the stage to present an excerpt of our Introduction to FASD training this morning. Well done Rob!

Many red shoes being worn this morning at our FASD in adulthood event in Ennis. Including opening words from our CEO Tristan. ‘Today is #InternationalFASDAwarenessDay, and by the end of today we hope to have informed many more people what it is and what it isn’t’

Today some of the team are attending the HSE Integrated Healthcare Conference 2025 under the theme of "Empowering People through Transforming Care". It was an early start from Ennis but we're looking forward to an engaging day meeting with stakeholders and decision makers.

Listen back - our Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Mike Taylor, joined Alan Morrissey at Clare FM FM on Friday morning to discuss the Governments decision to delay alcohol labelling. soundcloud.com/clarefm/mixed-...

🎉 Our 'FASD in the Classroom' training is back after the summer. Free to attend and available to anyone working in education in Ireland. Our first event is on Tuesday 16th September at 6pm. Grab your place and join us to find out more about #FASD. fasdireland.ie/workshops

🎉 Our 'FASD in the Classroom' training is back after the summer. Free to attend and available to anyone working in education in Ireland. Our first event is on Tuesday 16th September at 6pm. Grab your place and join us to find out more about #FASD. www.fasdireland.ie/training

Anna Webster and Rebecca Govan discuss using research to design evidence-based acceptance and commitment coaching, to support FASD caregivers #FASDUK2025 @neurowise.bsky.social

Delighted to welcome Alan Dillon TD, Minister for Small Business, Retail & Circular Economy to sunny Ennis today with local TD, Joe Cooney. We really appreciate the Minister's support for our work supporting people living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder & their families.

Delighted to be in Ennis today @fasdireland.bsky.social 's first conference. A great event full of passion, purpose, and perspectives. 👏

Attended the 1st Annual Conference with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Ireland (FASD) @fasdireland.bsky.social today! Honoured to speak at a breakout session with Louis Mulqueen, Principal of Rice College and to be joined by Jacob, who lives with FASD. Discussed the role of NEPS in schools

A great piece on #FASD and tomorrow’s conference in the Irish Examiner this morning. Famous this morning: www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41... #FASDIrlConf

We love a good lanyard at a conference, so this afternoon every single delegates name was printed off and assigned a lanyard ready for Thursday morning. We look forward to greeting everyone - check-in begins at 9am for a 9:45am prompt start! #FASDIrlConf

We are now into our final countdown.... with 5 days to go until our Conference - FASD in Ireland. We are also now into limited places being available (source: Eventbrite) Don't wait to book any longer! fasdireland.ie/conference

Tomorrow on ClareFM's Morning Focus - Alan Morrissey will be speaking to Professor Raja Mukherjee. Professor Mukherjee has kindly agreed to join us at our conference at HotelWoodstock. Listen in at around 9:45am. Places now limited, book now: fasdireland.ie/conference

Two weeks until “FASD in Ireland” - the first national conference from @fasdireland.bsky.social Our media campaign with @clarefmradio.bsky.social has kicked off. ow.ly/VixF50VOM0J Tristan & Kate spoke with Alan about what delegates can expect at Hotel Woodstock fasdireland.ie/conference

Tune into @clarefmradio.bsky.social this morning from 0925 to listen to our CEO Tristan and Chair of our Advisory Board Kate chat with Alan Morrissey about our upcoming Conference - FASD in Ireland. Tune in online or on your smart speaker www.clare.fm

Statement: FASD Ireland response to Minister Butler's recent comments about ADHD and Autism. Our statement can be read in full here: ow.ly/4wqH50VAZ6e

🌍 #WorldAutismDay 🌍 We stand together to celebrate & support the incredible people with autism. At FASD Ireland, we believe in fostering understanding, acceptance, & inclusion for all. Let's raise awareness & champion the unique strengths & talents of the autism community. 💙

FASD in the news: Irish Examiner: Silent epidemic of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder 'coming down the road at us fast and furiously' You can read the full article here: www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

READ ALL ABOUT IT! Rob's trip to Seattle, WA is now available in a Blog! Check it out here: fasdireland.ie/9th-internat...

🌸 Honouring All Experiences This Mother’s Day 🌸 Mother’s Day is a time of love, gratitude, and celebration.. Whatever this day means for you, know that you are not alone. Be kind to yourself and to others—Mother’s Day carries different meanings for everyone. 💜

FASD in Ireland - Meet our Workshop Facilitators! On top of an amazing line up of Keynote speakers, we also have fantastic Facilitators for our workshops on the day. Check them out and book your place. fasdireland.ie/conference #FASDInIreland

A happy St Patrick’s day from all of the team at FASD Ireland. ☘️ We love the holidays that we can light up our offices to! #StPatricksDay #Ennis

Very excited to be hosting a session on how NEPS can support children with FASD in schools. #Edchatie

Let us introduce you to your amazing Speakers for our #FASDInIreland Conference. 🗓️ 22nd May 2025 - 9:45am - 4:30pm 🏨 Hotel Woodstock, Ennis, County Clare Be sure to pop to our website for further information: fasdireland.ie/conference #FASD #Conference

Today our CEO Tristan and our Director of Policy & Public Affairs Mike gave a presentation to elected members and staff of @clarecoco.bsky.social about (FASD) and the work that we do at FASD Ireland. We are very grateful for this opportunity and for their continued support.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay ❤️

Our thanks to South East Technological University (SETU) for inviting our CEO, Tristan, as a Keynote speaker at their 'Irish Neurodiversity Research' Conference this week. #FASDinIreland #Research

I am hosting a breakout session on how NEPS can support students with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in school! Join us and further the conversation on this under recognised condition affecting children in nearly every school in Ireland. #EdChatIE

Early Bird places are available for our conference - FASD in Ireland. 🗓️ 22nd May 2025 🕜 9:45am - 4:30pm 🏨 Hotel Woodstock, Ennis, County Clare Speakers include Professor Raja Mukherjee, Dr Jolanta Burke & Professor Farhana Sharif. Book here: fasdireland.ie/conference #FASDInIreland

✍️ Media Request We have received a media request for a family living with FASD in Northern Ireland. If you are interested then please contact: [email protected] or call 02895 682553. Please note - this request is for Northern Ireland families only. #PressRequest

End your weekend on a high - get those early bird tickets in the bag for our conference on May 22nd! 'FASD in Ireland' - with Dr Jolanta Burke, Professor Raja Mukherjee, Professor Farhana Sharif - and that is just the start! Book your place: fasdireland.ie/conference

Our thanks to Five Rivers Fostering Ireland for inviting us to their offices in Cork yesterday to share our Introduction to FASD workshop. All of our workshops are available online: fasdireland.ie/workshops - and inperson workshops can be booked emailing: [email protected]

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to let you know that we are holding our first national conference - 'FASD in Ireland' on Thursday 22nd May - 10am - 4pm in Ennis. We will be providing details of our amazing Speakers soon. Register your interest here: fasdireland.ie/conference

As we celebrate the New Year, we thought it would be good to look back on 2024, particularly our engagement with Deputies, Senators & Ministers. We look forward to meeting with new Deputies, Senators & Ministers in 2025. More about us and FASD visit: fasdireland.ie

It may be the end of the year… but it’s the beginning of FASD Ireland traditions - birthdays! A very happy birthday to our amazing BDM Cillian whose birthday was today! He claims to be ageless… and today we believe him. Nonetheless a very happy birthday!

From the whole team at FASD Ireland - we want to wish everyone a peaceful and bright Christmas. Our offices are now closed and will reopen on 3rd January 2025 at 10am. The FASD Hub Ireland continues to be available online - www.fasdhub.ie. 🎄🎁 🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄

It is the season to be jolly - however remove the risk of FASD to your baby, alcohol and pregnancy never go together. If you have any questions or queries, then please contact the FASD Hub - online or by phone: 💻 www.fasdhub.ie ☎️ 065 670 3098

It is the season to be jolly - however remove the risk of FASD to your baby, alcohol and pregnancy never go together. If you have any questions or queries, then please contact the FASD Hub - online or by phone: 💻 www.fasdhub.ie ☎️ 065 670 3098

Today we welcomed newly elected TD for Clare - Donna McGettigan, Cllr David Griffin and Margaret O'Brien from the Ennis Chamber for a presentation about our organisation. We look forward to working with both Deputy McGettigan and Cllr Griffin in their terms of office.

ICYMI - Tristan chatted to Clare FM's Alan Morrissey at length about our Christmas and New Year 2024 campaign - urging prospective fathers to avoid alcohol to reduce the risk of FASD if planning to start or expand their families. You can listen back here: www.clare.fm/news/clare-p...