• Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term describing the constellation of effects that result from prenatal alcohol exposure.• Making a diagnosis of FASD requires a multidisciplinary team and involves a complex physical and neurodevelopmental assessment.• Diagnosis of FASD is critical to improve outcomes for affected individuals and families, and to inform pre-pregnancy counselling to prevent future cases.
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