If you think your child has FASD but has not been diagnosed, it's best to get advice and support early from your doctor – but keep in mind that some GPs are not highly informed about FASD.
Children with FASD can be vastly different from each other. In very young children, it can be hard to detect the early signs unless, as mentioned in the introduction, the child has obvious physical indicators such as sentinel facial features and one or more reported developmental delays.
Some of these issues might not be noticed, or they might not present a problem until they start school and need to concentrate, learn, follow the rules and fit in around others. Or without knowledge of prenatal alcohol exposure, they may be diagnosed as something else (Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD) that does not fully explain brain differences.
It is important to consider having your child assessed for FASD if:
