Diagnostic criteria for FASD

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. Diagnosing FASD involves identifying challenges in brain development, which can affect learning, behavior, and emotions, along with physical features such as certain facial characteristics and growth patterns. A diagnosis considers history of alcohol use during pregnancy, evidence of brain-related issues, and physical signs. Since no single test confirms FASD, diagnosis is based on a combination of medical, psychological, and developmental assessments to understand how prenatal alcohol exposure has impacted the individual.