Robyn Mccarthy

Highlights • Six parents, who took part in a study screening for developmental disorders in mainstream schools were interviewed. • Parents perceived participation in the study as worthwhile. • Children either enjoyed or were indifferent to their part in data collection. • Parents of children identified with FASD reported they did not find the experience overly distressing. • These insights contribute to a better understanding of the challenges and benefits associated with screeningfor FASD.

Abstract Background Despite high levels of prenatal alcohol exposure in the UK, evidence on the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is lacking. This paper reports on FASD prevalence in a small sample of children in primary school. Methods A 2-phase active case ascertainment study was conducted in 3 mainstream primary schools in Greater Manchester, UK. Schools were located in areas that ranged from relatively deprived to relatively affluent.