September 12, 2019
By Naomi Giuliano, Health Promoter at NorWest CHC's
September 9, 2019 marks 20 years since the first International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Over the years, beginning even before the first FASD Awareness Day, our understanding of FASD has expanded and continues to develop. Today, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. FASD is a lifelong disability. Individuals with FASD will experience some degree of challenges in their daily living, and need support with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication, emotional regulation, and social skills to reach their full potential. Each individual with FASD is unique and has areas of both strengths and challenges
