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Fasd Plus Adhd

Explore explanations, everyday questions and next steps connected with fasd plus adhd.

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Can a child have both FASD and ADHD?

Yes — a child can have both FASD and ADHD, and attention and hyperactivity difficulties are among the most common features of FASD. The two frequently co-occur. Recognising both gives a fuller picture and helps clinicians tailor support; a clinical assessment and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre.

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How is FASD managed when it occurs together with ADHD?

FASD and ADHD frequently co-occur, and the most effective approach supports the whole child: predictable structure, therapy tailored to the FASD brain, family-centred coaching, and careful clinician-monitored medication review — because children with FASD can respond differently to standard ADHD medicines.

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