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New research by the Telethon Kids Institute has found 1 in 3 young people in detention has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The Banksia Hill Study is a study of incarcerated youth in WA looking at the prevalence of FASD. FASD is characterised by severe neurodevelopmental impairment resulting from an unborn child's exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. The effects of prenatal alcohol exposure are life-long and may not be seen at birth. Problems include brain damage leading to delayed development, social, behavioural and learning problems. These can lead to secondary outcomes such as poor school performance, unemployment, substance abuse, mental health problems and early engagement with the justice system. --- Telethon Kids Institute is a WA-based children’s research Institute with a worldwide impact on some of the most serious diseases and conditions of childhood. Non-profit and independent, kids are at the heart of everything we do. • https://www.telethonkids.org.au The Alcohol and Pregnancy & FASD team is a research centre at the Telethon Kids Institute. This centre was the first comprehensive, multi-centre program of research in Australia providing evidence for prevention, diagnosis and management and therapeutic interventions of FASD. • https://alcoholpregnancy.telethonkids.org.au

Insights and tips from health professionals and parents and carers about approaches to managing FASD. For more information on FASD go to: www.fasdhub.org.au

Join health professionals from around Australia who assess and diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) using the 'Australian Guide to the diagnosis of FASD'. For more information on FASD go to: www.fasdhub.org.au

An insight into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Australia. Hear the stories of parents & carers along with the health professionals helping those with FASD lead fulfilling lives. For more information on FASD go to: www.fasdhub.org.au