Editorial Policy

Who writes the content

Content is written or reviewed by Dr Inyang Takon, Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician. Clinical information is checked against UK guidance, mainly SIGN 156 and NICE QS204. See About and Evidence and sources.

Our principles

• We explain what guidance says, and we say where it comes from.
• We do not change diagnostic criteria or clinical recommendations.
• We do not suggest that a behaviour on its own shows a child has FASD. Many conditions and experiences can cause similar difficulties.
• We do not guess whether a child was exposed to alcohol from their care history or family circumstances.
• We write in plain English and avoid blame.
• Our tools do not diagnose, and they do not decide who should be referred.

Independence

FASD Compass does not carry advertising and does not accept sponsorship for its content. Links to other organisations are included because they may help, not because they have paid.

Corrections

If you think something is wrong or out of date, please tell us.

• Email eim@drtakon.com with the page address and what you think needs to change.
• We aim to reply within 10 working days.
• If a clinical error could affect safety, we will correct or remove the content as soon as possible.
• Significant corrections are recorded with the date on the page’s review line.

Reviews

Clinical pages are reviewed at least once a year, and sooner when national guidance changes. Each page shows when it was last reviewed.