References & Resources
Evidence-Based Sources
All content in FASD Compass is based on peer-reviewed literature and current diagnostic guidelines.
Key Guidelines
Primary UK Guidelines
• SIGN 156 — Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. Children and Young People Exposed Prenatally to Alcohol. Edinburgh: SIGN; 2019 (revalidated 2022). SIGN publication no. 156. ISBN 978-1-909103-67-2. SIGN currently notes that some recommendations may be out of date.
• NICE QS204 — National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Quality Standard QS204. Published March 2022. A quality standard for England. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own arrangements.
• SNOMED CT codes (implemented 2024): FASD with SFF (1894471000000108), FASD without SFF (1894461000000101), At increased risk (2078801000000102).
• DHSC Health Needs Assessment for FASD in England. September 2021.
• NICE QS204 — National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Quality Standard QS204. Published March 2022. A quality standard for England. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own arrangements.
• SNOMED CT codes (implemented 2024): FASD with SFF (1894471000000108), FASD without SFF (1894461000000101), At increased risk (2078801000000102).
• DHSC Health Needs Assessment for FASD in England. September 2021.
Educational & Behavioural
• Pei, J. et al. (2016). Supporting students with FASD. Canadian Journal of Special Education.
• Blackburn, C. & Whitehurst, T. (2010). FASD: Emerging issues in awareness, prevention and intervention.
• Streissguth, A.P. & Kanter, J. (1997). The challenge of FASD in the 21st century.
• Blackburn, C. & Whitehurst, T. (2010). FASD: Emerging issues in awareness, prevention and intervention.
• Streissguth, A.P. & Kanter, J. (1997). The challenge of FASD in the 21st century.
Organisations
• National FASD (UK): helpline 0208 458 5951, free resources, training and videos
• FASD.me: for young people with FASD
• FASD Scotland
• Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD)
• FASD Hub Australia
• FASD Network of Southern Africa
• FASD.me: for young people with FASD
• FASD Scotland
• Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD)
• FASD Hub Australia
• FASD Network of Southern Africa
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