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.
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