"Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder caused by their
mothers drinking alcohol during pregnancy are more likely to fail at school,
talk about killing themselves and have problems paying...

"...Mikwan...was put into foster care when he was
four days old. He had gross motor delays and doctors thought he may have a
fetal alcohol spectrum disorder..."

Dr Janet Hammill of UQ Perinatal Research Centre says fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is ravaging communities. John Weekes ...

"People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) often face unique and serious disadvantages when involved with the juvenile or criminal justice systems. For example, the causes of behavior that...

A Judge’s Perspective on a Hidden Challenge By Michael I. Jeffery
"...I realized what a huge issue FASD is for the justice system and how fundamental fairness required me...

...For 10 years, one initiative has been trying to reduce recidivism by diverting offenders with mental health issues, addictions, and FASD into a more rehabilitative process called Community Wellness...

"...Besides triggering these behavioral problems
and maybe fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, depression, anxiety and impulse control problems, drinking while
pregnant can make it more likely...

Alaska "...Judge Douglas Blankenship does not believe in the law. At least, he does not believe in respecting the boundaries of Senate Bill 91, a law enacted that would...

"...a declaration previously filed by Oakhurst’s attorney, Robin Olson, revealed that prior testing indicates Oakhurst has an IQ of 60, a mental age of 5-7 years old, and likely...