A National Framework: Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
The use of alcohol during pregnancy has been shown to affect a developing fetus, causing a range of permanent neurological disabilities and behaviours disorders known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The leading form of preventable birth defects and developmental delays in North America, FASD is a complex, life-long disability and a public health and social issue affecting individuals, communities, families and society as a whole. Without proper supports and interventions, individuals who suffer from FASD are at greater risk of disrupted school experiences, recurring employment problems, encounters with the criminal justice system and suicide attempts. FASD not only affects an individual's quality of life but also has significant repercussions for their families, caregivers and communities. Some individuals with FASD may require substantial community and family support to live independently.
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