Invisible Disabilities and the Hidden Load Families Carry
“But They Don’t Look Disabled”: The Hidden Load of Invisible Disabilities on Families A teacher recently asked me, “How do you know someone has a disability if you can’t see it?” I paused, then said simply, “You don’t.” That’s the thing about invisible disabilities: they live in the quiet, overlooked, and misread. They’re often masked by […]
FASD facts: What you might not know but really should know.
SO, WHAT IS FASD, REALLY? FASD stands for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. But let’s not get too hung up on the “disorder” part. It’s a descriptor term for lifelong differences in brain and body development caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. FASD is an etiological condition, meaning we know the cause: alcohol exposure before birth. In […]
9 Surprising but Common challenges associated with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Quick Look FASD 101: The Basics Every Parent, Carer, & Professional Should Know The Sitch: FASD, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, is often misunderstood and surrounded by myths and stigma. You might have heard it described as a “hidden disability” because its impacts aren’t always visible. But here’s the heart […]
Can’t, Not Won’t: The Transformational Revolution in Gentle Parenting and Support
“When we recognise that it’s can’t, not won’t, we shift from frustration to support. Our expectations become gentler, more flexible, and more aligned with where our kids actually are, not where we wish they were or think they should be.”
Sun-Kissed Struggles: Summer Sleep Sensory Support for Your Family
Long Days, Tired Bodies, Wired Brains https://sabeyot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sensory-Smart-Summer-Sleep-Blog-Banner.mp4 “In summer, quite the other way,I have to go to bed by day.”– Robert Louis Stevenson, Bed in Summer We’re deep in that stretch of summer where it’s 9 pm, still bright as midday, and your child’s bouncing around like it’s party time—meanwhile, your body is quietly begging for […]
FASD resources in the UK: You’re Not Alone!
FASD Resources and Support in the UK: You’re Not Alone! When it comes to FASD, knowledge is power! Here are some fantastic resources and support systems to help you on your journey. National and Local Organisations National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome-UK (NOFAS-UK) – Your one-stop-shop for all things FASD in the UK! FASD Network […]
