Contents Introduction 1 Purpose 1 Process and timeline 1 The need for an Action Plan 1 How you can help 1 How to have your say 2 Navigating this document 2 Part One: What we know about FASD 3 Effects of alcohol on the fetus 3 Drinking during pregnancy in New Zealand 4 FASD 4 Fetal alcohol syndrome 5 The wider spectrum 6 Prevalence of FASD 6 FASD, neurodevelopmental issues and mental health issues 7 Part Two: The impact of FASD 9 FASD and vulnerability 9 FASD across the life course 11 Part Three: The Action Plan 13 Why do we need a plan? 13 Our proposed approach 13 Part Four: What we can do differently 16 Outcome 1: Women are supported to have alcohol-free pregnancies 16 Outcome 2: People with neurodevelopmental issues are identified early and receive timely assessments from FASD capable teams 18 Outcome 3: People and their families, whānau and caregivers receive timely, joined-up support tailored to their needs and strengths 21 Outcome 4: There is an improved evidence base so we can make good decisions and effective investments 23 References 26 Submission form 31 How to have your say 31 Questions 33
Contents Introduction 1 Purpose 1 Process and timeline 1 The need for an Action Plan 1 How you can help 1 How to have your say 2 Navigating this document 2 Part One: What we know about FASD 3 Effects of alcohol on the fetus 3 Drinking during pregnancy in New Zealand 4 FASD 4 Fetal alcohol syndrome 5 The wider spectrum 6 Prevalence of FASD 6 FASD, neurodevelopmental issues and mental health issues 7 Part Two: The impact of FASD 9 FASD and vulnerability 9 FASD across the life course 11 Part Three: The Action Plan 13 Why do we need a plan? 13 Our proposed approach 13 Part Four: What we can do differently 16 Outcome 1: Women are supported to have alcohol-free pregnancies 16 Outcome 2: People with neurodevelopmental issues are identified early and receive timely assessments from FASD capable teams 18 Outcome 3: People and their families, whānau and caregivers receive timely, joined-up support tailored to their needs and strengths 21 Outcome 4: There is an improved evidence base so we can make good decisions and effective investments 23 References 26 Submission form 31 How to have your say 31 Questions 33
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