What are the facts about FASD?

• FASD is the leading known preventable cause of  birth defects and intellectual disabilities, and a leading known cause of learning disabilities.
• FASD affects 1 in 100 infants each year; more than autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, spina bifida, and SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), COMBINED.
• FASD can affect anyone regardless of ethnicity, income or educational level.
• FAS and FASD are not genetic disorders. Women with FAS or affected by FASD have healthy babies if they do not drink alcohol during their pregnancy.