# FASD and an AbilityScore of 0–100: your next steps

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An AbilityScore band of 0–100 is your child's starting point, not a verdict. With FASD, the next step is to review the band with your Pinnacle clinician, set 2–3 clear goals, and begin a structured, consistent therapy plan. Children with FASD make real gains with the right support.

*You have a number, and a child — and what matters now is turning that number into a clear, hopeful plan for the days ahead.*

## In short
An AbilityScore® band of **0–100** is your child's *starting point* — a clinician-administered baseline that maps where your child is across key developmental areas right now, so support can be built precisely around them. It is not a verdict and not a ceiling. With [Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder](/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder), the most powerful next step is to sit with your Pinnacle clinician, understand what the band reflects, and begin a tailored, structured therapy plan. Children with FASD make real, meaningful gains with the right, consistent support.

## What this band means — and what to do next
Think of the band as a map, not a label. It shows your clinician which areas — language, attention and self-regulation, learning, motor skills, daily-living independence — need the most support, and which strengths you can build everything else upon. Children with FASD very often have genuine bright spots: warmth, creativity, determination. The plan leans on those.

Practical next steps:

- **Review the band together.** Ask your clinician to translate it into 2–3 priority goals in plain language.
- **Begin a structured, repeatable routine.** FASD brains thrive on predictability, visual cues and short, clear instructions.
- **Coordinate care.** Speech, occupational therapy and behavioural support often work best together — your clinician will sequence them.
- **Re-measure on schedule.** Progress is tracked against *your child's own* baseline, so even quiet gains become visible.

## The science, briefly
FASD (ICD-11 **LD2F.00**) reflects how prenatal alcohol exposure affects the developing brain — touching attention, memory, learning and self-regulation. It is lifelong, but it is *responsive*: early, consistent, environment-shaping support measurably improves daily function and confidence. The earlier the structure begins, the smoother the path.

## The Pinnacle way
A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under the care of a qualified clinician — never from an online figure alone. Backed by 25 million+ therapy sessions and 4.95 lakh+ families served across 70+ centres, your clinician turns the band into a living plan. Explore [occupational therapy](/occupational-therapy), understand [how the AbilityScore is calculated](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated), and see the full picture of [FASD support](/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder).

## Trusted sources
WHO ICD-11 (LD2F.00); CDC guidance on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders; American Academy of Pediatrics developmental-support principles.

**Next step —** Turn the number into a plan. [Book a review with your Pinnacle clinician](/enroll) to set your child's first goals.

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- WHO ICD-11: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: https://icd.who.int/
- CDC: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders — support and care: https://www.cdc.gov/
- American Academy of Pediatrics: developmental support: https://www.aap.org/

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## Related question paths

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- How FASD Affects a Child's Daily Life: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-affect-a-child-s-daily-life
- Is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder considered a disability?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/is-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-considered-a-disability
- Is FASD Genetic or Hereditary?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/is-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-genetic-or-hereditary
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- What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and what does it look like in early childhood?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-and-what-does-it-look-like-in-early-childhood
- What other conditions often occur alongside FASD?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-other-conditions-often-occur-alongside-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- Early intervention outcomes for FASD in children under 7: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-current-research-show-about-early-intervention-outcomes-for-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-in-children-under-7
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: ICD-11 Definition & Early Features: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-and-what-are-its-icd-11-features-in-early-childhood
- ICD-11 Classification for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-icd-11-classification-for-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder

### Recognise signs & concerns
- Can Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder be cured?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-be-cured
- Can Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder be prevented?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-be-prevented
- Do boys show Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder differently?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/do-boys-show-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-differently
- Do girls show FASD differently?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/do-girls-show-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-differently
- Should I be worried my child might have FASD?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/should-i-be-worried-my-child-might-have-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- Early Signs of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- Early Signs of FASD in a 1-Year-Old Boy: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-in-a-1-year-old-boy
- Early Signs of FASD in a 1-Year-Old Girl: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-in-a-1-year-old-girl
- Early Signs of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in a 12-to-18-Month-Old: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-in-a-12-to-18-month-old
- Early Signs of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder at 18–24 Months: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-in-a-18-to-24-month-old
- Early Signs of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in a 2-Year-Old: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-in-a-2-year-old
- Early Signs of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in a 2-Year-Old Boy: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-in-a-2-year-old-boy

### Explore causes & influences
- Are boys more likely to have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/are-boys-more-likely-to-have-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- Are girls more likely to have FASD?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/are-girls-more-likely-to-have-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- What Causes Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Young Children?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-causes-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-in-young-children
- Early intervention for FASD: advancing UNCRPD and the SDGs: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-early-intervention-for-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-advance-un-child-rights-uncrpd-and-the-sdgs
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- Cost-Effectiveness of Early Therapy for FASD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-cost-effectiveness-of-early-therapy-for-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-in-young-children
- FASD prevalence and public-health burden in India: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-prevalence-and-public-health-burden-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-among-young-children-in-india

### Understand assessment
- How AbilityScore tracks FASD progress: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-abilityscore-track-progress-in-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- How Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Is Assessed in a Young Child: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-assessed-in-a-young-child
- How Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Is Assessed in Children Under 7: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-assessed-in-children-under-7
- What does an AbilityScore of 0–100 mean for a child with FASD?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-0-100-mean-for-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- What an AbilityScore® of 100–200 Means for a Child with FASD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-100-200-mean-for-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- AbilityScore 200–300 in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-200-300-mean-for-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- What an AbilityScore of 300–400 Means for a Child with FASD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-300-400-mean-for-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- What an AbilityScore® of 400–500 Means for a Child with FASD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-400-500-mean-for-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- What does an AbilityScore of 500-600 mean for a child with FASD?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-500-600-mean-for-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- AbilityScore 600–700 in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-600-700-mean-for-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- What does an AbilityScore of 700–800 mean for a child with FASD?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-700-800-mean-for-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder
- What an AbilityScore of 800–900 means for a child with FASD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-800-900-mean-for-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder

### Explore therapy & support
- AbilityScore 100–200 with FASD: your next step: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-100-200-what-should-we-do-next
- FASD AbilityScore 200–300: what to do next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-200-300-what-should-we-do-next
- FASD AbilityScore 400–500 — your next steps: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-400-500-what-should-we-do-next
- FASD with an AbilityScore of 700–800: what to do next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-700-800-what-should-we-do-next
- FASD and an AbilityScore of 600–700: what to do next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-600-700-what-should-we-do-next
- FASD with an AbilityScore of 300–400: what to do next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-300-400-what-should-we-do-next
- Can a child with FASD attend a mainstream school?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-attend-a-mainstream-school
- Can a Child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Attend a Regular School?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-attend-a-regular-school
- Can a Child With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Live Independently?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-grow-up-to-live-independently
- How Is FASD Diagnosed in a Child?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-diagnosed-in-a-child
- How Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Is Supported Through Therapy: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-supported-through-therapy
- FASD and an AbilityScore of 500–600: your next steps: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-500-600-what-should-we-do-next

### At home & in everyday life
- How can I support my child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder at home?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-i-support-my-child-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-at-home