Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Experiences of Stigma

Source: https://canfasd.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/08/Individuals-with-FASD-and-Experiences-of-Stigma-FINAL.pdf

Stigma can negatively impact individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and can decrease individuals’ capacity to access services and supports, while perpetuating feelings of shame and contributing to social isolation. Increased access to information about FASD must be shared with and amongst health and social service providers, teachers, and the media in order to reduce discrimination and other effects of stigma on individuals with FASD.