What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual prenatally exposed to alcohol. For more detailed information, visit FASD United's website.
FASD Statistics
FASD impacts as many as 1 in 20 children in the United States (CDC).
1 in 7 pregnancies are exposed to alcohol and 1 in 10 experience binge drinking (Gosdin 2022).
FASD in Nevada
That means, in Nevada, approximately 1600 children per year meet criteria for an FASD.
This costs the state an estimated 1.9 billion dollars annually.
About 4300 births per year are exposed to any substance (includes alcohol and any other illicit substances). Siblings are 70% likely to also be exposed.
Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Effects are lifelong and can include physical, behavioral, cognitive, adaptive, learning, and social-emotional challenges. FASD is associated with over 400 other co-occurring disabilities, such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety
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