The University of Sydney (Australia) – One child in every Australian classroom affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, study findsA new study led by the University of Sydney has found that up to one in 28 Australians – or roughly one child per classroom – may be living with fetal alcohol

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia) – Hopes Australia-first FASD clinical guidelines will increase diagnosis ratesA new suite of approved national guidelines to help assess and diagnose foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) has been released. It is the first time clinical guidelines have been developed for the condition in Australia.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/new-national-fasd-clinical-guidelines/105267916 Royal Australian College

EUFASD – Conference EUFASD8, Amiens, France 13-16 September 2026, save the date!EUFASD8 take place in Amiens, France, 13-16 September 2026. Our local partner is the French Association Vivre Avec Le SAF.https://www.eufasd.org/news/conference-eufasd8-amiens-france-13-16-september-2026-save-the-date/ BBC (UK) – Mental health law ‘won’t stop detentions’Campaigners are warning that a new mental health law covering Wales will not

News-Medical (Sweden) – Swedish study highlights prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disordersOut of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 met criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This was found in a pilot study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. The results indicate that birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy may be

EUFASD Videos & Resources May 2025 FASD Hub Australia – Australian Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis of FASD OverviewAn Australian clinical practice guideline approved by the National Health and Medical Research Council for the assessment and diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has been released.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCRR3FMFR3c HNY Health and Care Partnership