3. People with FASD have a low Intelligence Quotient (IQ).

Although many people with FASD have an IQ within the “normal” or even “high” range, many are not able to function as expected for their age. In other words, they may have average IQ, but below average adaptive function. IQ is often used to determine if a person is eligible for services and support. As a result, many people with FASD struggle to find the supports they need (University of Alberta, 2018).