Parenting Adopted Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Risk and Protective Factors

A higher prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has been found among adopted\r\nchildren. This condition may pose significant challenges for their parents, potentially affecting their\r\nmental health. This study explored risk factors (parental stress) and protective factors (partner and\r\nfriend support) associated with the mental health of 43 adoptive mothers of children with FASD.\r\nThe results revealed that more than half of the mothers exhibited depressive symptoms above the\r\nclinical threshold. Parental stress is identified as a risk factor, while partner support, but not friend\r\nsupport, emerged as a protective factor. The need for targeted interventions is discussed.