Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – with Jessica Birch

Jessica Birch is a national advocate and speaker living on the South East Coast of Australia. Since her late diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) at the age of 33, she has turned her attention to awareness building and education to create a better understanding of the prevalence and consequences of prenatal alcohol exposure in Australia.

Jessica shares her lived expertise in an effort to equip individuals, parents/carers, educators and health professionals with the information they need to create successful interventions and support. She believes awareness and action are key to minimizing the rate of prenatal alcohol exposure globally and works closely with organizations, stakeholders and government on alcohol policy and regulatory reform.

During this episode, you will hear Jessica talk about:

• Her life growing up with undiagnosed FASD
• How she learned what FASD is and how it applies to her 
• Her concerns about doctors being unaware and minimizing the effects of FASD 
• How receiving the diagnosis changed her outlook on life
• Types of outside support that she receives for FASD

To find out more about Jessica and her work, check out her website at www.jbtalksfasd.com.au, email her at jessicabirch.fasd at gmail dot com, and follow her on Instagram @jb_talksfasd and Twitter/X at @JB_TalksFASD.

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