13/09/2026
FASD awareness is only the beginning.
To support International FASD Awareness Month, FASD Informed UK is launching 'Words of the Day' - a 30-day resource created to turn awareness into practical, FASD-informed action.
Each day, we will introduce a key word or phrase to help carers, parents and professionals explore hidden needs more deeply, understand behaviour as possible communication of brain-based need, and respond with greater confidence.
Every word includes clear explanations, practical strategies, real-life examples, useful meeting language and prompts that can strengthen good practice across care, education, health and safeguarding - including care and support plans, risk assessments, positive behaviour support plans, transition and safeguarding plans, professional reports, FASD management plans and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Together, these 30 words will build a practical FASD toolbelt for use at home, in education and across health, social care and professional services—not only during September, but throughout the year.
Professionals are encouraged to read the Words of the Day alongside our new FASD-Informed Professional Report Writing guidance. Together, these resources support clearer, more accurate and needs-led reports that translate FASD-informed understanding into practical recommendations and provision.
Find our words here: https://www.fasdinformed.co.uk/wordsoftheday
30 days. 30 practical tools. FASD-informed support that lasts beyond September.