Alcohol News – https://alcoholweekly.blogspot.com/ University of Salford (UK) – Empowering families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisorderFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is thought to affect thousands of children across the UK, yet it remains widely under-recognised and poorly understood. Anna Webster, from south Manchester, is helping to change that.https://www.salford.ac.uk/news/empowering-families-affected-by-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder Irish Pharmacy Union

CanFASD (Canada) – New resource uses puppets to teach about FASDWe’re excited to share a unique, child-friendly way to learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – through puppets!  FASD Understanding is an education initiative designed to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and provide practical support for individuals and families.https://canfasd.ca/2026/05/13/new-resource-uses-puppets-to-teach-about-fasd/ Michigan State

National FASD (UK) – FASD Cannot Be IgnoredThe Department of Health and Social Care has published the “Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism: Interim Report” (March 2026). This report does not yet name FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) as a driver or lens for the identified “rising distress”

Irish Examiner (Ireland) – Over 300 families seek help for child foetal alcohol spectrum disorderMore than 300 families with concerns that their young children may be suffering from foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have reached out for help to a national support service since the start of this year.https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41809820.html Midwest Radio

The Conversation – The most prevalent disability in classrooms may be FASD — and supporting students is vitalAs I walk into the classroom as a newly graduated teacher, I see children — each with unique abilities, interests and an eagerness to learn. This Ontario classroom was designed to be inclusive —