“…These differences contribute to a range of adverse life experiences, including school disruption, trouble with the legal system, confinement, mental health problems, and problems with housing and employment (McLachlan et al., 2020; Sessa et al., 2022; Streissguth et al., 2004). Strengths such as expressive communication skills, self‐awareness, receptiveness to support, capacity for connection with others, perseverance, and hope have been documented (Dobson et al., 2016; Flannigan et al., 2021; Popova et al., 2016). Factors including early diagnosis (prior to age 6 years), stable home environment, and early intervention are known protective factors against adverse life experiences (Petrenko et al., 2014; Streissguth et al., 2004).…”