Building Understanding. Improving Outcomes.
FASD Awareness provides engaging, evidence-based training designed to increase awareness, understanding, and confidence when supporting individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Our training combines professional knowledge with lived experience, offering practical strategies that participants can apply immediately in education, healthcare, social care, justice services, and family settings.
Whether you are looking for a short introductory workshop, a specialist training session for your team, or a fully tailored organisational package, we can help.

Online Workshops:

Understanding FASD: An Introduction
Our popular two-hour online workshop provides an accessible introduction to FASD and is suitable for anyone wishing to develop their understanding of the condition.
You will learn:

• What FASD is and how it occurs

• The effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on brain development

• How FASD impacts behaviour, learning, communication, and daily life

• The importance of assessment, diagnosis, and support planning

• Practical strategies to support individuals with FASD

• How to discuss prenatal alcohol exposure without blame or stigma

Ideal for:

• Health professionals

• Teachers and SENCOs

• Social workers

• Foster carers and adopters

• Parents and family members

• Youth justice professionals

• Anyone wanting to learn more about FASD

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View upcoming dates and click to book your place via Eventbrite.

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Dates:

Thursday, September 10, 2026, 9:30 AM

Thursday, February 4, 2027, 7:30 PM

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Bespoke Training for Organisations

We offer tailored training packages for organisations and teams looking to develop FASD-informed practice.

Training can be delivered online or in person and customised to meet the needs of your workforce, service users, and organisational objectives.

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Suitable for

• NHS and healthcare services

• Local authorities

• Education settings

• Social care providers

• Early years services

• Youth justice and criminal justice services

• Voluntary and community organisations

• Corporate and workplace wellbeing teams

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Topics can include

• Understanding FASD

• FASD and education

• FASD and social care

• FASD-informed practice

• Supporting families and carers

• Communication and behaviour

• Diagnosis and support pathways

• Building inclusive services

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Our training reflects current good practice and supports organisations in implementing FASD-informed approaches aligned with NICE Quality Standards.

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To discuss a bespoke package, contact us at training@fasdawareness.org.uk

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Why FASD Awareness?

FASD Awareness was established in 2018 to support individuals and families affected by FASD while increasing public and professional understanding of the condition.

Our training is unique because it combines:

• Evidence-based information

• Professional expertise

• Family perspectives

• Lived experience of FASD

• Practical, real-world strategies

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Participants consistently describe our training as:

"Essential training – everyone should do this."

"Eye-opening and practice-changing."

"The lived experience accounts were incredibly powerful and will stay with me."

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Meet the Trainers

Andrew Keeping

Chief Executive Officer of FASD Awareness, Andrew brings over 20 years of fostering experience and a deep understanding of neurodiversity. He is a respected trainer, speaker, and host of the FASD Awareness Webinar Series, amplifying both professional expertise and lived experience voices.

Tracy Allen

Founder of FASD Awareness, Tracy has over two decades of experience supporting children with disabilities, including many living with FASD. Her work combines advocacy, mediation, and family support, championing person-centred approaches that help individuals thrive.

Maggie May

An international speaker, advocate, and Ambassador for FASD Awareness, Maggie shares her lived experience of growing up and living with FASD. Her honest, insightful presentations help professionals and families better understand the realities, challenges, and strengths of life with FASD.

Ready to Learn More?

Whether you're looking for an introductory workshop, specialist team training, or a tailored organisational package, we'd love to hear from you training@fasdawareness.org.uk

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