1. FASD : What could be done at the European level? Diane Black, Ph.D. Chair, EUFASD Alliance www.eufasd.org

2. Our Vision on Prevention of FASD 1.That everyone in Europe should know that there is no safe level for drinking during pregnancy. 2.That all medical professionals should be aware of the risks of drinking during pregnancy both on the fetus and the mother. 3.That pregnant women should receive reliable information on the risks of drinking during pregnancy from their doctors and midwives. 4.That pregnant women who are alcohol-dependent should receive the necessary support to stop drinking during pregnancy. www.eufasd.org

3. Our Vision on Management of FASD www.eufasd.org 5. That required multiprofessional expertise for diagnosing FASD should be readily available in regional or national centers. 6.That birth/foster/adoptive parents should receive the necessary support in raising children with a FASD. 7.That adults with a FASD should have appropriate supported living and working situations.

4. What can the EU do? www.eufasd.org The EU can support member states to reach the above goals by 1. Supporting spread of information, including labelling of alcoholic beverage containers. ( goal 1) 2.Supporting research to understand mechanisms and prevalence of FASD, and to develop evidence-based interventions for prevention, diagnosis and management. (goals 3-7) 3. Supporting the sharing of information and best practice among experts and policymakers. (goals 2-7)

5. The European FASD Alliance www.eufasd.org Linking professionals concerned with alcohol and pregnancy BOARD Diane Black (Netherlands) Katarina Wittgard (Sweden) Giorgie Petković (Croatie) Susan Fleisher (UK) Oscar Garcia-Algar (Spain) Simona Pichini (Italy) Thierry Maillard (France) SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL Leopold Curfs (Netherlands) Ilona Autti-Rämö (Finland) Marita Aronson (Sweden) Denis Lamblin (France) Consuelo Guerri (Spain) Miguel del Campo (Spain) Hans Spohr (Germany) Mauro Ceccanti (Italy)