A meeting of Clare County Council has heard that a lack of recognition is resulting in those with FASD being misdiagnosed.
Clare’s councillors have been briefed on the impact of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which is a series of conditions arising from a developing baby being exposed to alcohol, ahead of this week’s meeting of the local authority.
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At present, it’s estimated that 9,467 people in Clare are living undiagnosed with FASD.
CEO of FASD Ireland, Tristan Casson-Rennie, says each individual needs to be more thoroughly examined on a case by case basis.
You can listen to the full interview below.
