The FASD community from all across the country came together for National FASD Impact Week in Washington, DC, proudly hosted by FASD United.  Over the course of four full days last week (September 27-30), advocates, families, partners, and professionals closed out FASD Awareness Month with a symposium, an advocacy-filled “Hill Day,” a gala celebration, and…

Written by Kathy Mitchell. Kathy had served for 24 years as the Vice President and Spokesperson for FASD United. Dr. Yolanda Ross was a longtime FASD advocate who was passionate about helping women lead healthy, successful, productive, and self-fulfilling lives—lives grounded in hope, dignity, and the possibility of long-term recovery. Yolanda first contacted me nearly…

The impact of alcohol use by biological fathers prior to pregnancy on the health of their offspring is a rapidly growing field of medical research and the subject of active discussion within the FASD field and the FASD community.    The latest research, from scientists at Texas A&M University, indicates that paternal preconception alcohol exposure (PPAE)…

We are excited to welcome FASD Maine as the newest member of the FASD United Affiliate Network, a coalition of organizations united to further FASD awareness, provide support, and improve the quality of life for those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.   Serving individuals and families throughout the State, FASD Maine is a non-profit organization that…

We are excited to welcome HALO Project International Foundation as the newest member of the FASD United Affiliate Network, a coalition of organizations united to further FASD awareness, provide support, and improve the quality of life for those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.   Based in Oklahoma, HALO Project is a non-profit organization offering highly impactful mental health programs for kids and families affected by foster care, adoption, intimate partner…

FASD United is proud to share a collection of video recordings from the 10th International Research Conference on FASD, held in Seattle, Washington in April 2026.  The videos feature self-advocates and cover a range of important topics in the FASD field presented at main plenary sessions, including the role of paternal drinking to a pregnancy, the complexity of…

We are thrilled to welcome the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) as the newest member of the FASD United Affiliate Network, now comprised of 49 organizations united to further FASD awareness, provide support, and improve the quality of life for those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.  The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) “works to ensure every Ohioan has access to quality behavioral health care”…

Rebecca Tillou, an adult with FASD and powerful self-advocate says, “I came across this quote last year and wrote it down to use sometime.  I think now is perfect:  “Shame thrives in darkness but withers in light. Let’s be the light.”   Neurodiversity is about empowerment and respect.  At its core, the term neurodiversity refers to “a world where neurological differences are recognized…

The American Bar Association (ABA) has selected William “Billy” Edwards as the 2025 winner of the Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights. A member of the FASD United Board of Directors, Edwards is a Deputy Public Defender in the Neurocognitive Disorders Unit of the Office of the Los Angeles County, California, Public Defender, and…

Earlier this month, FASD United released its National Education Survey. This year, a small group of educators and FASD advocates worked to enhance the portion of the survey focused on educators and those in the larger education system. Previous years’ surveys have demonstrated that students with FASD and their families often face barriers and challenges…