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- FASD is a neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral disorder.
- It is not a mental illness.
- Mental illnesses can co-occur for people with FASDs, but not all people with FASDs have mental illnesses.
- Secondary characteristics of depression, anxiety, isolation, aggression, and other reactions to unmet needs are common for people with FASDs.
- When people with FASDs seek help with mental illnesses or secondary conditions, it’s important that they have access to providers and treatment options that fully understand FASD.