If someone has poor memory, suggestibility and confabulation, you can understand how you would be vulnerable in police interview and with a lawyer in court

They were also more persuadable to change when challenged

There is eagerness to please

#FASD #BACCH

That's important because and IQ of below 70 is associated with lots of increased support. But the FASD population skirts just above this

Delayed memory recall is poor, and confabulation/suggestibility much increased

This leads to vulnerability in police interview

#BACCH #FASD

There is a very high risk of recidivism (reoffending after conviction) due to the lack of understanding and ability to learn

Dr Gilbert's reseach found that the FASD group had an average IQ of 82 compared with the control group average of 116. Most will not drop below the IQ cut-off of 70

#FASD

Just saying #shorts #youtubeshorts #viralshorts #FASD #disability

Individuals with FASD are 19-40x more likely to come into contact with the criminal justice system

The diagnosis of FASD does not make you a criminal, but it is associated with vunerability which leads to involvement with social and criminal issues

#FASD #BACCH

In subpopulations, e.g. Looked After Children, rates of prenatal alcohol exposure may be much higher - 25-50%

#FASD #BACCH

A typical 18yo with FASD may have:

The expressive language of a 20 year old
The reading ability of a 16 year old
The living skills of an 11 year old
The money and time concept of an 8 year old
The social skills of a 7 year old
The comprehension and emotional maturity of a 6 year old

#FASD #BACCH

Individuals with FASD have strengths

They may be creative and have strong expressive language

This, combined with the usual lack of facial features, can mask true vulnerability

#FASD #BACCH

About 4% of children in the UK may have FASD

That's between 18-35,000 annually

#BACCH #FASD

Alcohol is such a small molecule it can permeate every part of the body, so comorbidities are common

50% of people with FASD have ADHD

41% of women in the UK drink alcohol while pregnant. That is the 4th highest rate in the world.

The reasons are multifactorial

#BACCH #FASD

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a common neurodevelopmental disorder caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE)

It is frequently unrecognised

ADHD diagnosis may be the first starting point

Less than 10% have the classical facial features

#BACCH #FASD

In recognition of #FASD Awareness Month, Drug and Alcohol Review has compiled a selection of research from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand that explores this important topic.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1111/(ISSN)1465-3362.FASD-Awareness-Month

On 14th Sept the “Report on the Health Impacts of Alcohol and Other Drugs in Australia” was published by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability. Scroll through to learn about NOFASD’s submission to this Inquiry & what actions are recommended. #FASD

Good policy includes every voice & FASD too.

Including FASD in policy conversations helps build systems that recognize lived experience, respond to real needs & support people across the lifespan.

bit.ly/FASDAM2026

#FASDNPN #FASDAM2026 #FASDAnd #FASD2026 #FASD

FASD looks different in every person. It's lifelong and can affect things like learning, memory, attention, social & communication skills, and motor skills & coordination. Early diagnosis and the right support make a real difference. #FASDAwarenesMonth #FASD #MassFASD @fasdunited.bsky.social

New challenges, new group. Photo Yamine #NwnPhoto #inclusion #intellectualdisabilities #downsyndrome #FASD #photography

I'm sorry....no...#shorts #shortvideo #FASD #youtubeshorts #neurodivergent

5/6 Der Schutz von Kindern vor #FASD ist eine Menschenrechtsfrage, die auf der Agenda jeder Regierung stehen sollte.

👉 www.alkoholpolitik.de/aktuell/aus-...

#FASDawareness #FASD #AlcoholRightToKnow #EnableTheLabel #PutItOnTheBottle

4/6 In ihrer Kolumne zum Internationalen FASD-Tag erläutert Kristína Šperková, Präsidentin von Movendi International, warum #FASD eines der deutlichsten Beispiele für die soziale Dimension alkoholbedingter Schäden ist.

3/6 Die enorme, weitreichende und nach wie vor unterschätzte Belastung durch das fetale Alkoholsyndrom #FASD macht deutlich, wie weit Gesellschaften noch davon entfernt sind, Menschen vor alkoholbedingten Schäden zu schützen.