# What therapies help a young child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder?

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There is no single cure for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, but early, coordinated therapy helps a great deal. Young children benefit from a personalised blend of speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioural and learning support, and family coaching built around calm, predictable routines. A clinical AbilityScore and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under clinician care.

*Your child's brain is still growing — and the right early support can help them thrive in ways that surprise everyone.*

## In short
There is no single 'cure' for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), but a great deal helps — and early, coordinated therapy makes a real difference. Young children typically benefit from a blend of **speech and language therapy**, **occupational therapy** (for sensory, motor and self-care skills), **behavioural and learning support**, and family coaching to make daily routines steady and predictable. The goal is not to 'fix' your child, but to build on their strengths and grow their independence.

## Therapies that help
- **Speech and language therapy** — supports understanding, expressing needs, and social communication, which are common areas of difficulty in FASD.
- **Occupational therapy** — helps with sensory processing, attention, fine-motor skills and everyday self-care like dressing and eating.
- **Behavioural and learning support** — structured, consistent strategies help with regulation, attention and following routines; children with FASD do best with calm, predictable environments and clear, repeated cues.
- **Family-centred coaching** — you are the constant in your child's life. Simple, repeatable routines at home reinforce every session.

Because FASD affects each child differently, the most effective plan is a **personalised mix**, reviewed and adjusted as your child grows.

## The Pinnacle way
A clinical [AbilityScore®](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care — never from an app or online form. From there we shape a plan drawing on [speech therapy](/speech-therapy) and [occupational therapy](/occupational-therapy), tailored to your child. Learn more about [Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder](/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder) and how early support changes the path.

## Trusted sources
WHO ICD-11 (FASD, LD2F.00); CDC guidance on FASD treatment and early intervention; American Academy of Pediatrics on developmental support.

**Next step —** Book a developmental assessment so a Pinnacle clinician can map your child's strengths and build the right therapy plan. [Start here](/enroll).

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: FASD treatment and early intervention: https://www.cdc.gov/
- AAP HealthyChildren: developmental support: https://www.healthychildren.org/