Supports for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder inadequate, say majority of caregivers

According to figures published by the World Health Organization in 2017, it is estimated that approximately 600 babies are born each year in Ireland with FASD. Picture: iStock

A survey of parents and caregivers of children and young people with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has found the vast majority do not believe there are enough supports in place for those affected.

The research is the first of its kind in Ireland and has been conducted by Dr Katy Tobin of Trinity College Dublin in collaboration with Alcohol Forum Ireland and ENDpae, a support group for parents and carers of people with the disorder in Ireland.