Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Adversity

Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have a heightened sensitivity to stress because of the brain-based impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). There are also disproportionately high rates of chronic and complex adversity among people with FASD, which differentiates them from other disability groups. In order to address these cumulative vulnerabilities, we need to be particularly vigilant in supporting and protecting this population.