Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder mislabelled, more widespread in WA than thought, researcher says

 

 

 

 

Dr Conry has spent the past 20 years researching and assessing children and adults with FASD in her home town of British Columbia which is considered a leader in diagnosing and supporting people with the condition.

 

She said it was wrong to think FASD was a problem that only affected Aboriginal people in remote communities and that the public would be shocked to learn how many children are sufferers.