Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

A group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. Effects can include physical, behavioral, and learning problems, with a wide range of severity. FASD is relevant to digital accessibility because individuals may experience cognitive and attention difficulties that affect their ability to process complex web content, navigate multi-step processes, or comprehend dense text. Designing with simplicity, consistency, and clear error handling benefits users with FASD alongside many other cognitive disabilities.