On International FASD Awareness Day, 9 September 2026, Family Futures delivered a free webinar to help you better understand Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE), and what they may mean for your child and family.

For 28 years, Family Futures has supported children with complex developmental and emotional needs through specialist trauma-informed assessment and therapy. Drawing on our clinical experience and research, we explain how understanding neurodevelopmental differences - not just focusing on the behaviour - can transform the way children with FASD are supported at home, in school and in everyday life.

After watching you'll:

• understand how FASD affects a child's development, learning and emotional regulation  
• recognise why trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approaches work together  
• hear about Family Futures' latest research into positive outcomes for children with FASD and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure  
• understand what assessment involves and when it may be appropriate  
• gain practical guidance on the types of holistic support that can help children and families thrive

Whether you're worried about your child and unsure where to turn, or simply looking for a better understanding of FASD, you'll leave with practical insights and a clearer sense of the support available.

Trainer

Sue Hughes – Assessment Services & Permanency Director (Senior Therapeutic Social Worker & Integrative Child Psychotherapist)

Sue has 37 years’ experience of working with children, young people and families, specialising in trauma, difficult feelings, low self-esteem and parent-child work.

She has worked with children and young people with anxiety, low mood, difficulties with school, problems with relationships, autism, ADHD, Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, EUPD, and developmental trauma.

Sue uses creative arts, body-based work, talking and play to build connection, explore feelings and support children and young people, tailoring my approach to individual needs and preferences.