When Diagnoses Overlap: FASD, Autism & ADHD
Fri, 19 June
|Online Webinar
Co-occurrence and differential diagnosis between FASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders 1 CPD Hour
Time & Location
19 June 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Online Webinar
About the event
Alcohol is a potent teratogen that can easily cross the placenta and can lead to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is characterised by severe difficulties across multiple neurodevelopmental domains and is associated with a range of adverse life outcomes. Associated features can include growth restriction, microcephaly and a characteristic pattern of facial differences. How FASD is diagnosed differs across the globe, with new Australian Guidelines released in 2025.
Children with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure are at higher risk of being diagnosed with other neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism and Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), than the general population. In this presentation, Dr Tania Pomario and Dr Liz Eggins will draw on research and clinical practice to explore the co-occurrence of FASD with Autism and ADHD, shared features, possible mechanisms, and ways of differentiating the conditions in practice.
Meet the Presenters
Dr Tania Pomario
Tania completed her training in Clinical…