Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Screening for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders includes asking about possible prenatal alcohol exposure and identifying developmental, behavioral, learning, or physical concerns that may warrant further evaluation. There is no single test that diagnoses FASD.

Children with possible prenatal alcohol exposure or symptoms consistent with FASD should receive further evaluation by appropriately trained healthcare professionals, and complex cases may benefit from a multidisciplinary assessment.

AAP – Screening for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Guidance for healthcare providers on routinely asking about prenatal alcohol exposure in a nonjudgmental manner and determining when further developmental or diagnostic evaluation may be needed.

AAP – Screening & Assessment for FASD
Clinical resources for screening and assessing children who may have been affected by prenatal alcohol exposure, including developmental, behavioral, neurocognitive, and physical considerations.

Clinical Guidance
AAP – Common Diagnostic Approaches in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
A practical overview of current diagnostic approaches and the clinical features that may prompt further FASD evaluation or referral.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Clinical and family resources on screening for prenatal alcohol exposure, recognizing possible FASD, diagnosis, ongoing care, and support for children and families.

CDC – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
Current information about FASD, including signs and characteristics, treatment and supports, data, family resources, and lived-experience stories.

FASD United
National education, advocacy, family support, and resource navigation for individuals with FASD, caregivers, and professionals.

AAP – FASD Toolkit for Primary Care
Practical clinical resources for recognizing possible FASD, screening for prenatal alcohol exposure, supporting families, and coordinating care.

CDC – Treatment and Support for FASD
Information for families and professionals about treatment approaches, early intervention, school supports, behavioral strategies, and ongoing care.

FASD United – Family Navigator
Free support and resource navigation for individuals with FASD, caregivers, and families seeking information, services, and next steps.

CDC – FASD Resources for Families and Professionals
A collection of practical materials for families, educators, healthcare providers, and other professionals supporting children and adolescents with FASD.

AAP – FASD Family Resources
Parent-friendly information about FASD, developmental and behavioral concerns, treatment, and ways families can support children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.